Altira Macau Explained

Altira Macau
Image Alt:View of Altira Casino and Hotel
Pushpin Map:Macau
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Pushpin Map Alt:Map showing location of Altira Casino within Macau
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Macau
Coordinates:22.1617°N 113.555°W
Location:Taipa, Macau
Address:Altira Macau, Avenida de Kwong Tung
Rooms:216
Notable Restaurants:Ying Chinese Restaurant
Tenmasa Japanese Restaurant
Aurora Italian Restaurant
Yi Pavilion
Monsoon
Herbal Treasures
Qi Long
38 Lounge
Casino Type:Land
Owner:Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Architect:Wong Tung & Partners
Names Pre:Crown Macau
Website:altiramacau.com

Altira Macau (pt|Altira Macau), formerly known as Crown Macau,[1] is an integrated resort and casino in Taipa, Macau, SAR China. The hotel complex has 216 guest rooms and a spa. Altira Macau is the tallest building in Taipa and among the tallest 20 buildings in Macau.

History

The integrated resort was built and initially operated by Melco Crown Entertainment, a joint venture by Hong Kong–based Melco International Development Limited and Australian based Crown Limited. It opened as Crown Macau on May 12, 2007. It was renamed Altira Macau on April 27, 2009, prior to the June opening of the Crown Towers Macau by Melco. Catering to clientele from Asia,[2] management of Altira Macau operated as a partnership until May 2017, when Melco International acquired a $1.16 billion controlling interest in Crown Resorts. Melco Crown Entertainment was then renamed Melco Resorts & Entertainment. The resort closed for 15 days in February 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[3]

Facilities

The 160-meter Altira Macau[4] [5] is Taipa's tallest building.[6] A 38 floor complex of 183,000 sq. feet, it has 216 guest rooms including suites and villas[7] with interiors designed by Peter Remédios. The casino has 220 gaming tables and 550 slot machines.[8] Hotel features include The Spa At Altira Macau,[9] an indoor infinity pool, a fitness center,[10] and a business center.

Restaurants and bars include the restaurant Ying specializing in Cantonese cuisine, the Japanese restaurant Tenmasa, the Italian restaurant Aurora, Yi Pavilion,[11] Monsoon, Mocha Cafe,[12] the classical Chinese restaurant Qi Long, and the 38 Lounge.

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hong Kong's Richest 2018: Gaming Tycoon Lawrence Ho Adds $1.2B To Wealth, But Aims For Bigger Prizes . January 17, 2018 . Forbes.
  2. Web site: Altira Macau Celebrates First Anniversary . Apr 28, 2010 . The Seoul Times.
  3. Web site: Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business . Aug 12, 2020 . BBC.
  4. http://cheapmacauhotels.org/altira-macau_cheap_deals/ Cheap Macau Hotels Website
  5. http://macau.a2zcasino.eu/63/altira-macau-casino/ Altira Macau - Macau & Cotai Strip Casino Guide
  6. Web site: Altira Macau . Forbes Travel Guide.
  7. Web site: Altira Macau . Macau Lifestyle.
  8. Book: Page 55 - Altira Macau Statistics . 2015 . Macao Criminal Laws, Regulations and Procedures Handbook - Strategic Information, Regulations, Procedures. Lulu.com . 9781514507452 .
  9. Web site: We review Altira Spa Macau's new Prodige des Océans Face and Body Ritual . Jul 27, 2019 . South China Morning Post.
  10. Web site: Altira Macau.
  11. Web site: Dining . Altira Macau.
  12. Web site: Altira Macau . Macau Lifestyle.