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Frommer's Exceptional

Probably the best fallout from Macau's rash of new mega-properties is that older but wonderful hotels like this one seem downright affordable. Sister hotel of the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and a 7-minute walk from the ferry terminal, it boasts a gorgeous state-of-the-art resort facility, which includes a free-form outdoor swimming pool (heated in winter, chilled in summer) and a water slide, pool, playground, and children's center. As for the hotel, although its exterior is nondescript, if not downright ugly, the interior is beautifully decorated throughout with imports from Portugal, including blue-and-white tiles, chandeliers, tapestries, and artwork; guest rooms are decorated in Portuguese fabrics and natural teak. The cheapest rooms face inland, while those on the top four Club executive floors have large balconies overlooking the resort. For families, a huge plus are the baby-care amenities provided free of charge on request, including diapers, wipes, and baby shampoo. Facilities: 5 restaurants; bar; lounge; 24-hr. casino; outdoor heated pool year-round; kids' pool; 4 outdoor floodlit tennis courts; 2 indoor squash courts; playground; health club and spa; outdoor Jacuzzi; children's day-care center for ages 3-12; concierge; business center; shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; executive-level rooms; doctor on call

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Hong Kong, 10th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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