When in Macau, try The Venetian

The Venetian Macao was modeled after The Venetian Las Vegas by Las Vegas Sands Corporation. It has an overwhelming - 3000 suites. According to sources, The Venetian is the "largest single structure hotel building in Asia, the sixth-largest building in the world by area and the largest casino in the world. " (source: Wikipedia)

The Cost
Being a 5-star hotel, expect the rates to be high. Depending on the room, the price could range from Php 8,000 - Php 15,000 per night. Yes, you might say it is too expensive but sometimes they offer discounts for early booking. Since The Venetian is known to be one of Macau's best hotels, the place itself is already one of the favourite spots of tourists. 

The Experience

Every summer back in college, my siblings and I used to go to our birthplace to have a short vacation with our family. Yes, "short" because I was in the trimester system.

Starting 2010, we have been visiting Macau yearly and stayed at different hotels. But I cannot deny that my favorite is..  (Drum roll please!) The Venetian. We always stayed in the Bella. Although I have only stayed in this hotel twice, I can already say that the experience was amazing.

When you arrive at the Macau Airport/Ferry Station, a shuttle bus will pick you up and take you to the hotel lobby. The interior is wonderful! The ceiling gives you a similar vibe to St. Peter's Cathedral.

The Lobby. This the the view from the counter where

we checked in. 

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The Gondola. One of the hotel's main attraction is the Gondola that takes you around the shops while rowers sing, giving you a Venice vibe.

The Bathroom. The bath is huge and spotless. It has a tub and a transparent glass shower that could fit at least 2 persons. However, be sure to tell your rommie to knock before entering since the bathroom has no locks. 

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The Bedroom. Our room contains two beds similar to this. Each bed can accommodate at least 3 persons. 

The Pool. This is the main pool. The hotel has 4 pools and one spa pool. 

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The Shops. The hotel contains tons of boutiques. Take note that most of the shops in the hotel are mostly luxury brands.

The Verdict

I am not really a fan of 5 star hotels. I mean, I would rather stay in a low-budget hotel and use the extra money for shopping. However, I would make an exception. Although I have only stayed twice in The Venetian, it is my favourite pick. (I'm still looking forward to trying the new Galaxy Macau) I know I haven't really explored other options but staying here was never a mistake. Yeah, there's one tiny bit problem. At the casino, you can clearly distinguish prostitutes. I mean, I know that this is not the hotel's fault but I still feel I had to mention it. Maybe to at least warn you readers to wear something decent while visiting The Venetian. But other than that, I'd still give it a 5/5 rating for the service and the comfort of staying here.

The Venetian Macao

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