(Macau SAR, China, 17 Feb 2021) - Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) recently announced its 2021 Star Awards, which revealed that Galaxy Macau™ had continually performed remarkable. Galaxy Macau counted 42 stars this year and remained the ranks of a selected few destinations worldwide to offer a unique collection of two Forbes Triple Five-Star hotels and three Forbes Four-Star hotels within the integrated resort. Banyan Tree Macau has received the Forbes Triple Five-Star award for the incredible seven-straight year, and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau earned the elite Forbes Triple Five-Star for the second consecutive year. Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau and JW Marriott Hotel Macau, all located within Galaxy Macau, also achieved notable Forbes Four-Star for the hotel category for another year. Also, Yamazato Japanese Fine Dining has been named for Recommended Restaurant again this year.

Forbes Travel Guide has been the gold standard in global hospitality since 1958. Five-Star accolade is coveted across the hospitality industry for being uniquely selective and rigorous. Today, it is the only independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas.

Remarkable Achievement as 42 Stars Awarded for the Second Consecutive Year

Banyan Tree Macau, Seven Years of Glory

For the seven-straight year since 2015, Banyan Tree Macau has received the coveted Forbes Triple Five-Star accolade. FTG continues to rank Banyan Tree Macau hotel, Banyan Tree Spa Macau and Belon restaurant among the world’s most elite hotel destinations. 

Banyan Tree Macau offers a sanctuary for the senses in the heart of a bustling metropolis. It is the first high-rise urban resort in Macau to showcase private indoor relaxation pools in every suite, and private swimming pools with serene gardens in every villa. Located within the Galaxy Macau integrated resort, Banyan Tree Macau offers 256 accommodations, including 10 expansive villas and the ultra-exclusive Presidential Suite. The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Macau features massage treatments based on evolving techniques that passed through the hands of many generations. Guests may choose from a variety of treatments, a number of which have been specially developed by the Banyan Tree Spa Academy.

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Second Year of Full Recognition

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, which joined the elite Forbes Triple Five-Star list last year, has received full recognition again this year. Lai Heen, the city’s highest Chinese restaurant located on level 51 of the hotel obtained Forbes Five-Star Restaurant honor, along with five-star awards for the hotel and spa, to retain The Ritz-Carlton, Macau as Forbes Triple Five-Star destination.

Set within the top floors of Galaxy Macau, one of the world’s most spectacular entertainment and leisure destinations, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau is an all-suite hotel featuring over 230 suites, including the stylish The Ritz-Carlton Sky Villa, which overlooks inspiring views of Cotai Macau. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau features tasteful and personalized wellness retreat that integrate local culture, natural and organic elements with expertly-trained therapists, swathed in dark timber, rich oak and sleek onyx. The spa experience includes access to relaxation lounges with vitality pools, steam rooms and ice fountain.

In addition to above two hotels garnering Five-Star recognitions, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura and JW Marriott Hotel Macau, all located within Galaxy Macau integrated resort, received notable accomplishments of Forbes Four-Star for the hotel category for the second consecutive year.

• Galaxy Hotel, with over 1,400 rooms and suites, is dedicated to delivering the “World Class, Asian Heart” service for which Galaxy is renowned.
• The 429-room Hotel Okura Macau provides meticulous Japanese-style hospitality and modern comfort for an experience that is both unique and unforgettable. 
• Offering more than 1,000 rooms and suites along with a pillar-less Grand Ballroom and venue spaces, JW Marriott Hotel Macau features beautifully designed accommodation, innovative on-site culinary experiences and an abundance of thoughtful amenities.

Galaxy Macau Offers Unlimited Experiences with World-Class, Asian Heart Philosophy

Galaxy Macau is a world-class luxury integrated resort offering one-stop unlimited experience in one destination. The resort is the only one of its kind with six award-winning luxury hotels in Macau, including ultra-exclusive Banyan Tree Macau, highly anticipated five-star Galaxy Hotel, Japan’s legendary Hotel Okura Macau, largest hotel of its brand in Asia JW Marriott Hotel Macau, all-suite The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, well-appointed family’s choice Broadway Hotel. Offering nearly 4,000 guestrooms, suites and villas in a variety of styles, Galaxy Macau presents guests one world of luxury with a diverse selection and the incredible Asian Heart service.

Year of Ox has arrived, same is fortune. Galaxy Macau Chinese New Year Celebration Package is now available for reservation until February 28. StarWorld Hotel and the six world-class luxury hotels at Galaxy Macau are providing exclusive festive privileges accessible to everyone. Choose from the seven luxury hotels with no deposit or cancellation fee while saving up to MOP1,000, and enjoy maximum MOP900 bonus reward by using UnionPay when booking the selected hotels*! 

* The selected hotels are Galaxy Hotel, Broadway Hotel and StarWorld Hotel

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Full List of 42 Stars Award

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel
Banyan Tree Macau
The Ritz-Carlton Macau

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Restaurant
Belon (Banyan Tree Macau)
Lai Heen (The Ritz-Carlton Macau)

Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star SPA
Banyan Tree Spa Macau
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau

Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Hotel
Galaxy Hotel
Okura Hotel Macau
JW Marriott Hotel Macau

Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Restaurant
Yamazato Japanese Fine Dining