More photosThe Karl Lagerfeld Macau is a true one-of-a-kind property, holding the distinction of being the only hotel in the world entirely designed by the late fashion legend himself. Opened in 2023 within the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, it serves as a stunning final masterpiece that captures the designer’s personal aesthetic, blending bold rock-chic style with elegant “modern Chinoiserie.”
Every detail, from the patterns on the walls to the custom-made furniture, was meticulously hand-picked or conceived by Lagerfeld. The lobby is particularly striking, featuring a wall adorned with over 1,000 keys—a playful nod to cinema—and a massive, custom-made 3.5-meter Chinese porcelain vase. His love for literature is also immortalized in “The Book Lounge,” a space housing 4,000 volumes curated directly from his private Parisian library.
The hotel offers 271 opulent rooms and suites that feel like private fashion ateliers. Beyond the aesthetic, guests can enjoy exquisite dining at *Mesa*, where Michelin-starred chef José Avillez presents a creative fusion of Portuguese flavors and local Macanese influences. It’s an immersive experience that feels more like stepping inside a curated art exhibition than a standard hotel stay.
Located in the bustling Cotai district, the hotel puts you at the heart of Macau’s entertainment hub. You are surrounded by world-class attractions, including the sprawling shopping arcades of the Grand Lisboa Palace and nearby marvels like the half-scale Eiffel Tower at The Parisian Macao. For a deeper dive into the city’s culture, the historic ruins and charming temples of old Macau remain just a short journey away.
Expert reviews
“The presence of Chanel’s former creative director looms large, with an enormous silhouette of the ponytailed designer staring out across the lobby. It doesn’t end there – there’s also a giant chrome statue of his head and even the backs of chairs are branded with his likeness.”
“In a city packed with luxurious resorts, THE KARL LAGERFELD hotel took the opulence to new heights when it opened in December 2021. Set within Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau’s buzzing Cotai district, the 271-room tower is the world’s only hotel entirely designed by the late fashion legend.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Great views
- Spa
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
27 August 2025
Exceptional
31 March 2025
excellent
29 October 2023
Exceptional
23 October 2023
Very good
30 September 2023
Fabulous
1 September 2023
Exceptional
11 August 2023
Exceptional
20 July 2023
Very good
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Airport shuttle (free)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Casino
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services
- - Indoor play area
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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