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Galaxy Macau, which boasts the most FORBES
5-Star Hotel honors under one roof in the world, maintaining its position
as the top integrated resort globally, will be home to the first Capella
property in The Greater Bay Area. Opening in mid- 2025, the uniquely authentic
Capella brand of hospitality will join the world's largest collection of nine
high-end hotels under one roof and redefine Macau's
offering of ultra-luxury experiences.
"We are thrilled to create this magnificent
embodiment of ultra-luxury 21st-century hospitality in partnership with
Capella Hotels and Resorts. This collaboration aligns with our
strategic growth plan to establish unique flagship properties within the
Galaxy Macau integrated resort and beyond," says Francis Lui,
Vice Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group. "We are honored that the
globally acclaimed Capella Hotels and Resorts has chosen to partner
with us, enabling the world's most discerning guests to forge new and
authentic connections with Macau - a global arts and entertainment hub
with a rich cultural history and gateway to the Greater Bay Area. As the
newest addition to our integrated luxury destination, Capella at Galaxy
Macau represents our continued commitment to delivering unparalleled
experiential luxury to our international guests in Macau."
Reflecting Galaxy's signature golden allure,
Capella at Galaxy Macau is a gilded mansion in Asia's cultural hub. The
17-storey hotel offers 36 Sky Villas and 57 Suites. Designed by
the renowned Paris-based firm Moinard Bētaille, the
interiors draw inspiration from the jungle, and Macau's lush green hills.
Each Sky Villa features a light-filled balcony with a
transparent infinity-edge pool, outdoor lounge, sunroom, and hidden winter
garden, providing guests with a serene nature experience year-round. The luxurious
villas invite socializing and have amenities such as a butler pantry, a karaoke
room with a cigar butler and premium collection, a private cocktail bar, and a
games lounge. Suites are awe-inspiring, featuring private plunge pools and
balconies with panoramic views of Macau's architecture.
Bruno Moinard and Claire Bētaille of Moinard
Bētaille reflect on their design, stating, "Galaxy Entertainment
Group granted us the exceptional freedom to conceptualize Capella at
Galaxy Macau. Macau's adventurous spirit
and rich history inspired our tropical
jungle theme, evoking feelings of generosity and modernity,
punctuated by delightful surprises for guests. A central element of this
project is our profound connection with water, inviting guests to
imagine themselves suspended in their glistening pool."
Moinard Bētaille is known for its distinctive
approach to French luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. It has created storied
interiors for the world's leading luxury brand boutiques, including global
flagships for Cartier, Breitling, and Audemars Piguet.
Globally acclaimed for category defining
quality, exceptional service and authentically connecting
insightful guests to the unique locations of its properties, Capella Hotels and
Resorts promises to bring a new level of elegant luxury in Macau.
The new property at Galaxy Macau will present a
bold new take on Capella's signature Living Room, solidifying the property's
role as the cultural hub for meaningful dialogues and expressions. 'Pony &
Plume' will house a members-only lounge designed by Hong
Kong interior design legend Albert Kwan, who has created
spaces steeped in colonial Chinoiserie, including Hong Kong's China
Club and Cipriani, London's China Tang, as well as
emporia across Asia. Plume is the 'whisper-only' name of a hidden
invitation-only terrace for serious aficionados, whilst a display feature
allows a peek at treasures including curios from a private collection that
incorporates antiques, art and even notable gifts blessed by historical
icons such as El Commandante himself.
Inspired by the game of equestrian polo, the
Moinard Bētaille designed bar at Capella at Galaxy Macau will feature a
unique collection of rare and limited-edition whiskies. A curated program
of Japanese whiskies of provenance, in collaboration with a differentiated
selection of whisky
producers, will cement the singular offering.
To provide an unmatched guest experience in Macau, Capella at Galaxy Macau
will collaborate with thought leaders in art and gastronomy. This collaboration
includes curating a diverse art collection, as well as partnering
with Hong Kong's culinary star, Asia's 50 Best and
Michelin-starred Chef and Krug Ambassade Vicky Cheng to create a
memorable epicurean experience.
Chef Cheng's first fine-dining international eatery
is set to be the region's most anticipated new opening in 2025, and
Capella at Galaxy Macau will offer guests exclusive access to his proprietary
restaurant concept, which celebrates the best of homegrown talent in the
Greater Bay Area in collaboration with Hong Kong interior design tour
de force, Joyce Wang.
In 2024 alone, Cheng's
meteoric ascent has seen him garner a trio
of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards, ranking him
fifth in the region for his Hong Kong restaurant Wing, and
securing Cheng the accolade of Highest Climber Award. Cheng's proprietary
Macau concept will celebrate the coming together of cultures, representing
the convergence of East and West that he alludes to in his cooking, and
will be enhanced by an intimate setting designed to allow guests to
interact directly with his culinary expertise, conceptualized by
the award-winning Hong Kong interior designer Joyce
Wang.
Chef Vicky Cheng expresses his excitement
about his eagerly awaited new independent restaurant concept: "I'm
thrilled to showcase the distinctive ingredients and rich heritage of the Pearl
River Delta in my fresh and independent concept at Capella Galaxy Macau. I
look forward to presenting my refined, innovative take on
French-meets-Chinese flavors and techniques with an experimental twist at
the first outpost to bring my signature
fine-dining concept onto international turf."
Renowned interior design virtuoso Joyce Wang, of Joyce Wang Studio, shares
her perspective: "Understanding Vicky Cheng's passion for
foraging and exploration has influenced our choice of materials, textures,
and the fluid architectural forms of the space. We have emphasized
the kitchen as the heart of the dining experience, and our design aims to
gently blur the line between guest and chef, inviting guests to immerse
themselves in Chef Vicky's intimate culinary ritual."
In addition, Capella at Galaxy Macau will feature a
signature all-day dining restaurant, further amplifying
the exclusive array of authentic gastronomic
experiences for diners in Macau.
"Capella at Galaxy Macau signifies a pivotal
moment for Capella Hotels and Resorts as we expand into The Greater Bay
Area," says Evan Kwee, Vice Chairman of Capella Hotel
Group. "Through our partnership with Galaxy Entertainment Group, we
are excited to introduce travelers to Macau's rich cultural
heritage, delivering thoughtful and enriching experiences while
fostering meaningful connections with the local community."
Underscoring the rich cultural heritage
and Asian heart core to Galaxy
Entertainment Group's unique values and leading market positioning,
Capella at Galaxy Macau represents the latest iteration of Galaxy Macau's
commitment to creating
outstanding experiences at the integrated resort.
According to Francis Lui, Vice Chairman, Galaxy Entertainment Group,
"Galaxy Macau continues to stand out from its competitors as we bring
the world's leading brands to Macau at our renowned integrated resort.
Within our differentiated and growing portfolio, Capella
at Galaxy Macau is the latest
innovative beacon for the ultra-luxury Galaxy lifestyle, dedicated
to defining a new era of exceptional hospitality
on the global stage."
For more information, please
visit www.galaxymacau.com
Image
Credit: © Galaxy Macau
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