MGM Cotai
by the TopOfHotel team
MGM Cotai is the most design-driven stay in Macau — an Art Deco glass dome over the lobby and a tablet that runs the whole room.
MGM Cotai is the most design-driven stay in Macau — an Art Deco glass dome over the lobby and a tablet that runs the whole room.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Every room at MGM Cotai is a Smart Room: you run the lights, curtains, temperature, TV and room service from a tablet, so you rarely get up to hit a switch. The rooms are finished with art and Art Deco design, in keeping with the rest of the building. It is a coherent look rather than generic five-star, which is the whole point of staying here.
Food and amenities
The spa holds a Forbes 5-Star rating, with a range of treatments and professional therapists, and the pool is built in an Art Nouveau style. On the dining side, Grill 58 and the Cantonese restaurant are both recommended in the Michelin Guide Macau, and there is a wider spread of Chinese, Western and international-buffet options. The art runs through the property too — The Spectacle is a giant glass dome billed as the largest in the world, with international exhibitions rotating all year and dynamic lighting that changes the atmosphere through the day. Past shows have included pieces from Christie's and Sotheby's, and nearly every review lands on the same line — you have to see it in person.
Location and getting there
MGM Cotai sits on the Cotai Strip next to Wynn Palace and the Venetian Macao. Free hotel shuttles run to both ferry terminals and Macau airport. Getting into the old Macau centre takes about 15-20 minutes by taxi or hotel shuttle, so this is a base you commute from rather than walk out of.
Things to know before booking
Rooms start around $263 a night, the highest opening price in this roundup, so it is a splurge rather than a value pick. It is also far from the Ruins of St. Paul's and the old centre — you will need a taxi or the shuttle to reach the historic core. And the design-and-art angle comes inside a busy casino resort, not a quiet hideaway, so set expectations accordingly.
Our take
MGM Cotai is the pick for travelers who want luxury and art in the same stay — couples after a romantic, photogenic base, and business travelers who want top-tier facilities. It scores 8.9/10, the highest here, and earns it on design more than anything else.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Review score of 8.9/10 — the highest in this list.
- The Spectacle, an Art Deco glass dome billed as the largest in the world, is an experience you will not find elsewhere.
- Cutting-edge Smart Rooms where you run the lights, curtains, temperature, TV and room service from a tablet.
- Rotating international art exhibitions all year, with past shows including pieces from Christie's and Sotheby's.
- Forbes 5-Star spa with a range of treatments and professional therapists.
- From about $263 a night, the steepest opening price in this roundup.
- Far from the Ruins of St. Paul's and the old Macau centre — you will need a taxi or the hotel shuttle, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- It is a large casino resort, so the design-and-art angle comes wrapped in a busy gaming floor rather than a quiet retreat.
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Insider Tips
- The Spectacle is free for guests — go first thing in the morning before the crowds build.
- Grill 58 at MGM Cotai is recommended in the Michelin Guide Macau, so book ahead if you want a table.
- Ask for a high floor facing the Cotai Strip to the west — that is where you get the best sunset view.