Galaxy phase II’s new casino
The first of a new wave of casino resorts and projects taking shape in the Cotai Strip will be opening tomorrow, as Galaxy Macau phase 2 and Broadway Macau are now nearly ready to open their doors. The resorts will feature three additional hotels, a casino and 100,000 square meters of gross retail area.
At a media preview yesterday, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) team members unveiled what’s behind the curtain, taking reporters to some of the new resort’s hotels, restaurants and bars.
The group has invested HKD43 billion of a planned HKD100 billion commitment to Macau in its 1.1-million-square-meter resort. Galaxy Macau will now feature six hotels offering 4,000 rooms, suites and villas, as well as two spas. Luxury hotels Ritz-Carlton (over 250 suites), JW Marriott (1,000 rooms) and Broadway Hotel (320 rooms) have now been added to the already existing Banyan Tree Macau, Hotel Okura Macau and Galaxy Macau.
Yesterday’s tour began at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the brand’s first suite-only hotel, located within the top floors of the complex. Decorated with pastel and soft creamy colors, the venue is intended to become a luxury-wedding destination offering specialized services to couples, helping them at every stage of their wedding planning.
Ritz Carlton suite
Also featuring Lai Heen restaurant, the Ritz-Carlton Café and a Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, the luxury hotel comprises 12 floors, and has 254 suites including three sky villas.
As we walked through the corridors, Galaxy staff members noted that Portuguese-inspired small tiles have been used to add historic features to both the walls of the hotel corridors as well as the suites’ bathrooms.
Meanwhile, Broadway Macau, one of the group’s major projects, is also opening tomorrow. Featuring 320 rooms and a 3,000-seat theatre, Broadway Macau will be Galaxy’s entertainment precinct. It also contains a street offering entertainment activities, food and beverage outlets, as well as boutiques showcasing local and overseas brands. Yesterday, the media preview wrapped up with a street party at Broadway Macau.
Adding to Galaxy’s current array of hotels is also JW Marriott, the brand’s largest hotel in Asia, featuring 1,015 rooms and suites. From classic Cantonese cuisine to international and regional delicacies, JW Marriott houses two main restaurants: Man Ho Chinese Restaurant and Urban Kitchen.
“It is the first major resort opening in Macau since 2012, marking a new milestone for the city. It also underlines the group’s commitment to helping the territory to fulfill its potential as a ‘World Center of Tourism and Leisure’, to nurture local talent and to promote local culture,” GEG said in a press release.
Galaxy is expanding into its phase 2, and also intends to increase its current retail area. “The Promenade” opens tomorrow, although some of the shops will only be opening their doors later on. Two hundred luxury and lifestyle retail brands will now be available to shoppers, including H&M, Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Moncler, Roger Viver, Maje, Queelin, Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton, among others.
The operator’s expansion also includes a new casino. Galaxy Entertainment Group has been granted 150 new-to-market gaming tables for its property expansion, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, recently confirmed.
The tour also explored Galaxy’s grand resort deck, which has been expanded to over 75,000 square meters to include more beach-like facilities, pools and tropical gardens. The Skytop Wave Pool will feature the new Skytop Adventure Rapids: a 575-meter-long river-like ride with rapids, waterfalls and underwater jets catering specifically to families. Only guests will have access to the pool area but there will also be a membership program available
Galaxy hosts team-building events ahead of opening
Around 6,000 Galaxy Macau employees have gathered for team-building exercises ahead of the opening of Galaxy Macau phase 2 and Broadway Macau. Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said that the events were aimed at boosting team members’ morale. Vice chairman of GEG Francis Lui thanked employees for their efforts and contributions to the opening of Galaxy Macau phase 2 and Broadway Macau tomorrow.
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