What You Need To Know:
Altira's multi-level casino caters to the highest of the high rollers. Despite Altira's size, its casino is smaller by comparison to some of the other resorts in Macau. But small, in this case, does not mean they have skimped on decadence. Altira's features 220 gaming tables and 500 slot machines in their public areas and a number of high limit VIP gaming salons. It's a gorgeous sight to behold... a must visit.
Location:
Altira (formerly Crown Macau) is located on the northern part of Taipa Island just minutes from Downtown Macau and the Cotai Strip. It is very close to the Macau-Taipa Bridge and is within walking distance from Casino Taipa and Greek Mythology Casino.
A Little History:
Altira softly opened on May 12, 2007 to much fanfare and some complaints. After a 2 1/2 year construction process and many cost overruns, Altira opened, but with many restaurants, guest suites and a portion of its casino unfinished. When all was said and done, Altiracost $586 million dollars to build.
Crown Macau changed its name to Altira in 2009.
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Hotel Rooms:
Altira features a 36 story hotel tower that is in all senses a luxury hotel. Room rates at Altira run approximately $350-500 per night during the week and much more on the busy weekends. Altira has 216 deluxe hotel rooms, 24 elegantly appointed suites and eight private villas reserved for the highest of the high rollers.
See our extensive review of Altira's hotel rooms from 2007.
Dining:
Altira offeers numerous dining options for those with the taste for the highest quality.
Restaurants, Bars & Nightlife:
Resort:
Altira has brought their Spa at Crown to Macau. Full spa treatments, work out room, indoor relaxation pool, jacuzzis, massage and a Hair and Beauty Salon.
Attractions and Things To Do:
The Casino:
Altira's casino is truly gorgeous and state of the art. It features an intimate yet spacious casino floor with tons of table games - baccarat, sic bo, blackjack and other games, plus banks of state of the art slot machines.
Casino Games Offered:
Baccarat, Fantan, Pai Gow (Paikao), Mahjong, Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Cussec (Sic Bo), Fish Prawn Crab, Three Card Baccarat, Tombola, Slot Machines, Video Poker, Casino War. See also casino games offered in Macau
Comps & Perks:
Use your City Club Rewards card to get discounts and Altira's clubs, bars, restaurants and retail outlets.
Altira offers free shuttle service from Macau Ferry Terminal, Barrier Gate, Macau downtown, Cotai Frontier Post, City of Dreams and Studio City.
MisterM posted on Friday, 29th August 2008 - 8:37 am
Altira is probably one of the more exquisite hotels I've ever stayed in. The service, modern decor, vibe and feel was truly above and beyond every five star hotel I've ever experienced. This amazing hotel definitely earned the six star rating and "wow" description.