The hotel is 15 minutes away from the city's major ferry terminal and also just about 5 minutes away from the city centre of Cotai Strip. It is just 5 minutes away from Macau International Airport (approximately 3 km).The hotel opened in May 2006 and was the first one-stop hotel and entertainment resort on the Cotai Strip. With an area of over 9,290 square metres, the casino resort consists of three blocks: the hotel, the casino and the entertainment block. Renovated in 2009, it is a modern hotel and entertainment complex. The air-conditioned establishment comprises 340 rooms and offers a lobby, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a hairdressing salon, a café, a bar and a restaurant. Business guests are sure to appreciate the conference facilities. Internet access and room and laundry services are also available.The hotel offers luxurious guest rooms, most of which have a 180-degree harbour view. In-room facilities include a minibar, mini fridge, hairdryer, tea and coffee maker, safe, iron and iron board and central air conditioning. The rooms are quiet, modern, clean and tidy. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with a shower and bath. A direct dial telephone and satellite/cable TV also feature as standard.Guests may make use of the outdoor swimming pool, solarium, gym and pool/snooker table. The hotel arranges entertainment programmes for adults.The hotel offers a great variety of international cuisine. Dining options include the café, bar and Chinese restaurant, serving Shanghai cuisine, Thai shark fin, Portuguese cuisine, a buffet and fusion food sure to tantalise guests' taste buds.Guest can take a taxi from Macau International Airport to the hotel, which costs about MOP 25 or HKD 25. The scheduled shuttle bus, which runs every 15 minutes, is also available between the ferry terminal and the hotel.