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Associated Press
20 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Galaxy Macau Celebrates an Array of Award Wins Ranking it Macau's Most-Awarded Luxury Resort
Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 and Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025 Recognise Galaxy Macau with Top Honours MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2025 - Galaxy Macau™ ('Galaxy Macau') the World-class Luxury Resort, celebrates a glittering array of award wins in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, and the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025. Galaxy Hotel secured the No. 1 ranking within the 'Best Hotels in Macau' category. Galaxy Macau has received multiple accolades at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. With Galaxy Macau garnering a total of 20 awards at the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025 in a standout show of industry recognition. Galaxy Macau and four of its distinguished hotels, including Galaxy Hotel™; Banyan Tree Macau; Andaz Macau and Raffles at Galaxy Macau, have been recognized across five award categories in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, as a testament to exceptional hospitality, unparalleled design, and unforgettable guest experiences. The editors, expert contributors and readers at Travel + Leisure, were generous in their praise, bestowing a suite of top honours. With Galaxy Hotel crowned the 'Best Hotel in Macau', reaffirming its dedication to best-in-class excellence, Banyan Tree Spa Macau secured the top spot for the 'Hotel Spas in Macau' category for the third consecutive year. With Ms. Joanne Chan of Banyan Tree Macau, ranked best-in-class in the 'Hotel General Managers of the Year' category for her standout dedication to guest experience. Banyan Tree Spa Macau took home the winner's title in the 'Best Hotel Spas in Macau' category for the third year running. Andaz Macau triumphed among the 'Best Hotels in Macau', setting a new benchmark for luxury and service excellence. The Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau, home to the world's longest Skytop Aquatic Adventure River Ride and the world's largest Skytop Wave Pool, led the way for 'Best Hotel Pools' in Macau, reinforcing its leading positioning as the ultimate resort experience in Macau. The stunning pools at Banyan Tree Macau and Raffles at Galaxy Macau also ranked within the top ten on the esteemed list. The Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau won out, clinching the top spot within the 'Best Hotel Pools' in the city category. Banyan Tree Macau also proudly secured its place in the winners' list among the 'Best Hotels in Macau'. Not to be outdone, Andaz Macau shone brightly as one of the 'Best Hotels in Macau' for the second year in a row; with Banyan Tree Macau securing a place on the winner's list for 'Best Hotels in Macau.' Galaxy Macau continued its winning streak, topping four of the five categories in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 in a testament to exceptional hospitality, design, and guest experience; ranking as the successive 'Best Integrated Resort in Asia Pacific.' These prestigious awards underscore Galaxy Macau's dedication to offering unparalleled luxury and world-class experiences to travelers seeking unforgettable guest experiences that are recognised as second to none. 'We are truly honored to receive these awards from the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025 and Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025,' said Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer (Macau) at Galaxy Entertainment Group. To receive such a raft of accolades is a firm nod to the quality and considered level of impactful hospitality we strive for. The editors, expert contributors and readers at Travel + Leisure were generous in their praise, bestowing on Galaxy Macau a suite of top honors. The expert industry judges at the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025 recognised the best-in-class excellence of our restaurants, bars, hotels and teams at Galaxy Macau, as well as StarWorld, with a long list of awards. Our commitment to delivering exceptional luxury service continues apace, as we strive to support the Macau SAR Government's goal of positioning Macau as Asia's leading global tourism and leisure destination.' As Galaxy Macau continues to set new benchmarks in hospitality, these accolades reaffirm its position as Asia's leading luxury resort for discerning travellers seeking the finest, best-in-class accommodation, dining, and entertainment; all in one unparalleled destination. For more information, visit [Galaxy Macau's official website] ( ) Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the 'Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World'. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate. As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau. For more details, please visit and
Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
Three unique hotels that will elevate your next getaway
With more than 5,600 hotels across the globe, the Accor hotels group is one of the leading experts in delivering world-class hospitality. Its portfolio spans everything from coveted luxury brands such as Fairmont and Raffles to fuss-free and convenient properties designed for the budget-conscious traveller. There's one theme which runs throughout all Accor hotels: they provide memorable experiences to guests, while helping them connect to the traditions and history of their destination. This is why it made complete sense for British Airways Holidays, one of the UK's most trusted tour operators, to offer curated holiday packages to some of the best Accor hotels around the globe. Book your getaway with British Airways Holidays and you can expect a great-value holiday with quality and peace of mind, along with Atol protection from the moment you book, access to a dedicated 24/7 support helpline during your trip and a generous checked baggage allowance per person. These exceptional hotels, carefully selected by British Airways Holidays for their unique style, stories and sense of place, offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Accor experience. Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol Located in Spain's southernmost region of Costa del Sol in Andalusia, a premier golf destination that's just 30 minutes from Gibraltar airport, the Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol will steal your heart with its coastal elegance and contemporary Andalusian design. It features two exceptional 18-hole courses – which select guest rooms look onto – plus a scenic links course with seven seaside holes. The property's soothing, neutral-toned (and exceedingly spacious) guestrooms come with beautiful marble bathrooms and dreamy Mediterranean Sea views, while some of the largest suites and 47 standalone villas spoil you further, with plunge pools, fluid indoor-outdoor spaces and serene, secluded gardens. When a pamper session calls, unwind with a bespoke wellness treatment in the natural light-filled spa. If it's culture you're looking for, explore the educational programmes offered to families. You can also try an olive oil tasting or flamenco night via the hotel's bespoke cultural tours. Let's not forget the epicurean excellence you'll find across the property's five culinary venues: whether it's the hotel's Beach Club refreshments or the menu that's been specially designed with a rising Michelin star chef, you'll find Andalusian tradition and seasonal ingredients shining throughout. Raffles Singapore Thank goodness for British Airways Holidays' generous checked luggage allowance, because you'll want to dress to impress at this Singaporean landmark which ranks sixth place in the list of the World's 50 Best Hotels. Its 115 plush suites come with 14ft-high ceilings, teak wood floors and shuttered windows, with some paying tribute to its past illustrious guests by way of curious memorabilia and photos. Its exceptional Raffles butler service provides local insight into the city-state's vibrant neighbourhoods and attractions, and will curate magical moments throughout your stay. The hotel's seven drinking and dining spaces offer everything from Chinese delicacies at Yi by Jereme Leung to avant-garde wood-fire experiences at Butcher's Block. You can also sip a legendary Singapore Sling from its Long Bar or bespoke cocktails that pay tribute to literary luminaries with its intimate Writers Bar. Don't miss the chance to visit its glamorous shops at Raffles Arcade, home to retail concepts such as AP House and Secret Garden by Van Cleef & Arpels. Nor should you miss the rejuvenating body or facial treatments offered from its tranquil Raffles Spa. However you spend your time, this stunning hotel will stay with you long after you leave. 25hours Hotel The Trip From its museum-filled Museumsufer district to its historical Römer town hall, Frankfurt has some fabulous attractions and sights. And this centrally located hotel in the multicultural Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood – just steps away from the city's main train station and with a fleet of Schindelhauer bikes that you can hire – allows you to reach them all with minimal effort. Within the hotel itself, the fun and quirky design by Michael Dreher and Morgen Interiors begins as soon as you hit the eclectic and colourful lobby. The rooms take you on a journey through the Arctic, mountains and tropics via its design features, including wall maps, expedition photos and globally inspired fabrics. The restaurant, Bar Shuka, takes you on a culinary adventure with its zaatar-seasoned pittas, grilled kebabs and other Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. The Shuka Bar ups the elegance with saké-based drinks and its rooftop obstacle course lures in calisthenics and parkour fans. Sound too energetic? Soak up the city views from its inviting sauna, also on the top-floor. All holidays with British Airways Holidays include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your holiday to Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, Raffles Singapore or 25hours Hotel The Trip with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*. *Full balance is due four weeks before departure for short-haul holidays and seven weeks for long-haul. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Advertiser
Learning luxe from my butler: inside Raffles' next-level new property
Ranging from our 211-square-metre one-bedroom villa to the 650-square-metre four-bedroom Royal Villa, each of the 62 spacious (exceptionally so for Singapore) sanctuaries occupy their own walled tropical garden with private pool, canopied daybed and outdoor sofas. Our bedroom, dressing room and bathroom occupy a glass-fronted pavilion while another serves as living room, separating sleep and play (or parents and kids). A stunning botanical wall mural by local artist Andre Wee echoes the real foliage, and you're pampered with numerous extras like Raffles pillow spray and thongs in Raffles' jungle print. Every villa boasts a butler who'll materialise 24/7 at your behest.
Canberra Times
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Canberra Times
Learning luxe from my butler: inside Raffles' next-level new property
Ranging from our 211-square-metre one-bedroom villa to the 650-square-metre four-bedroom Royal Villa, each of the 62 spacious (exceptionally so for Singapore) sanctuaries occupy their own walled tropical garden with private pool, canopied daybed and outdoor sofas. Our bedroom, dressing room and bathroom occupy a glass-fronted pavilion while another serves as living room, separating sleep and play (or parents and kids). A stunning botanical wall mural by local artist Andre Wee echoes the real foliage, and you're pampered with numerous extras like Raffles pillow spray and thongs in Raffles' jungle print. Every villa boasts a butler who'll materialise 24/7 at your behest.
Forbes
14-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Best London Hotels With Spas: 7 Luxury Wellness Escapes To Bookmark
Raffles London at The OWO just around the corner from Big Ben. Wellness isn't a weekend away anymore. In London, where the tempo seems to climb with every passing week, it's becoming a daily survival tactic. The streets are pulsing, inboxes are swelling, and even the city's green spaces buzz with activity. Amid all this, the real luxury is silence. Stillness. Time to switch off. Thankfully, these best London hotels with spas have quietly evolved into sanctuaries that rival even the most remote retreats. Whether you've come straight from the boardroom, a long-haul flight, or you just want to hit that pause button, these hotels offer a rare moment to stop and realign, leaving you emerging feeling refreshed. Here are some of the very best hotels in London with spas right now. The Guerlain spa pool at Raffles London at The OWO. London has its fair share of hotel openings, but few have landed with the gravitas of Raffles at The OWO (three Michelin Keys). The former Old War Office — where Churchill once roamed and Ian Fleming sharpened his spycraft — has been transformed into a kind of urban Versailles, with ten-foot-wide corridors and history etched into every balustrade. The Guerlain Spa, buried four floors below ground, is the beating heart of this modern-day palace. A 20-metre pool glows under soft lighting, while hammams, steam rooms, and an expert team of therapists provide the kind of deep reset rarely found in the city. Don't let the military provenance fool you: this is a deeply luxurious escape, right down to the Guerlain beauty salon and wellness programmes curated by Pillar Wellbeing. There's cryotherapy, Pilates, nutritional consultations — the works. Rooms upstairs lean toward theatrical: the Raffles Suite is a lacquered fantasy in chinoiserie and black marble, while the Granville Suite (named after Churchill's favourite spy) softens things with lemony florals and claw-foot tubs. Dining is equally ambitious and includes the one-star Mauro Colagreco restaurant. There are nine bars and restaurants in total, including a moody, spy-themed speakeasy tucked into the old MI5 records vault. The Sky Pool at the Shangri-La The Shard, which looks out over the whole city. Shangri-La at The Shard doesn't whisper luxury — it sings it from 52 floors above London. The views alone are reason enough to check in. From your bed, watch the London Eye blink to life, or gaze across rooftops to the Thames, snaking silver through the city. There's no traditional spa here, but wellness finds its own rhythm. The Sky Pool, an infinity-edge gem on the 52nd floor, offers swims with a backdrop of the whole of London. The adjoining sauna wraps you in warmth and window views. In-room massages can be arranged, or hit the gym at 2 a.m. — it's always open. Downstairs (well, relatively speaking), the TĪNG Lounge serves British cuisine with Asian flair — think Cornish crab with yuzu kosho or an impeccable afternoon tea. For a nightcap, GŎNG bar is a destination in itself. Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here. It's the perfect sunset spot. Service is warm and intuitive, but never overbearing. Staff remember your name, your coffee order, the last book you read. It's that rare kind of hospitality that makes you feel known. Yes, it's a skyscraper hotel, but one with soul — and that elusive urban London mix of buzz and stillness. For jet-lagged arrivals, romantic weekends, or just a break from the concrete below, Shangri-La offers a version of the city that feels elevated in every sense. The light and airy spa with a view of the Hyde Park tree tops at the Four Seasons Hotel London at ... More Park Lane. At first glance, this Mayfair address reads classic Four Seasons — Art Deco polish, black marble floors, quietly confident service. But head to the 10th floor and you'll find something a little more surprising: a jewel-box spa in the sky, with sweeping views over Hyde Park and a warmth that feels genuinely personal. It's small but considered. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light (a rarity in city spas), while signature facials by Linda Meredith and The Organic Pharmacy sit alongside cutting-edge treatments from Omorovicza and Cellcosmet. There's a sauna with a skyline view, and if you're lucky, an immersive sound bath happening that day — Sahana Sound's sessions are deeply meditative, perfect for decompressing from city noise. Everything flows naturally here, from spa to dinner. Downstairs, Pavyllon London by French three-star chef Yannick Alléno brings easygoing finesse to fine dining. Think elegant plates with just enough flair, served in a space that morphs effortlessly from quiet business lunch to date-night dinner, and why not a party to sounds spun by a live DJ at the weekends. This isn't the flashiest hotel in Mayfair — but that's its magic. Everything works. Everyone remembers your name. And by the time you check out, you'll wonder why you don't spa in the city more often. The COMO Shambhala Metropolitan London is a place to enjoy award-winning wellness treatments in ... More clean-lined, peaceful rooms in the centre of London. Slip off Park Lane and you'll find one of London's most quietly effective sanctuaries. The rooms at COMO Metropolitan may feel a little pared-back compared to other five-star locales, but the real draw is downstairs at the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape — a minimalist haven built for proper restoration that's a more modest offshoot of the group's mothership; a wellness hotel folded into a jungly Balinese valley so incredibly beautiful that it could well be paradise itself. At COMO Metropolitan London, there's no glitter or gimmick, just deeply intuitive therapies grounded in Asian wellness philosophies. Treatments are tailored and precise, using COMO's own blend of essential oils that's instanty addictive upon the first whiff, and the kind of touch that recalibrates both body and mind. Therapists are among the city's most experienced, and the mood is always calm, never clinical. Guests are encouraged to roll out yoga mats in their rooms or take their practice outdoors — Hyde Park is only minutes away, and private sessions are easily arranged. There's a considered approach to sustainability throughout: wooden key cards, low-waste menus, and gentle nudges toward mindful living rather than a preachy detox. And while it might feel low-key, there's still a pulse of Mayfair glamour, particularly at Nobu — the hotel's restaurant, and still one of the sexiest tables in town. Grab a seat in the serene courtyard post-treatment for a fresh juice or sashimi platter and soak up the contrast: wellness without retreating from the city. The moodily lit pool at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, Tower Hill. A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic. Four Seasons at Tower Bridge is grand in scale — think domed ceilings, Corinthian columns, and hushed corridors echoing with 1920s glamour — but down in the spa, everything softens. It's a proper subterranean sanctuary. The lap pool is long and luxuriously underused, the hammam vast and steamy, and the eucalyptus-scented sauna just the ticket on a grey London afternoon. There's a sense of space and quiet here that's rare in the capital — a place where you can truly vanish for an hour (or three). Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy. It's the kind of spa where you emerge pink-cheeked and slow-blinking, wondering how long you were asleep. Upstairs, the glamour continues. The Rotunda is a stunner for breakfast or afternoon tea under a sweeping frescoed ceiling. And for dinner, Mei Ume delivers elegant Japanese-Chinese fusion in a sultry dining room made for lingering. The elegant spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. You know you've arrived at the Mandarin Oriental when the doormen tip their hats just so and the lobby's soft scent signals instant exhale. But beyond the gilded doors and glossy marble, the hotel's spa offers the kind of tailored wellness that feels part ritual, part reset. The subterranean spa is a cocoon of tranquillity, with its amethyst steam room, vitality pool, and sleep-inducing loungers. Treatments are immersive: you'll find acupuncture, sound healing, and reiki alongside Biologique Recherche facials and personalised yoga therapy. The in-house Sleep Concierge, hypnotherapist Malminder Gill, is a London insider secret — her sessions for jet lag and anxiety are pure magic. Everything is exquisitely calibrated. And there's an extensive fitness centre with its own pool, as well as personal training and bodywork available on request. For a deeper reset, bespoke day retreats combine movement, breath work, and body therapies. The spa is a destination in itself, but its proximity to Hyde Park adds a unique layer — after a massage, wander into the green or just watch the horses trot by from the windowed relaxation lounge. You're in the heart of Knightsbridge, but it feels miles away. The Akasha spa at Hotel Café Royal with a full length lap pool. At street level, the boutique Café Royal, which has welcomed a roll call of A-listers like from Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill to Princess Diana and David Bowie over the last 150 years, hums with the rhythm of central London — tourists spilling out of Piccadilly Circus, taxis honking, the neon glow of the West End. But step inside and the noise falls away. The chandelier in the lobby — a shimmering, 700-pound Murano glass cloud — sets the tone: elegant, extravagant, quietly theatrical. The hotel's spa by Akasha Holistic Wellbeing, is tucked away underground and feels like it belongs in another realm entirely. This isn't just a place to squeeze in a massage between meetings. It's a proper retreat, where holistic therapies meet serious spa credentials. There's a sleek 18-metre back-lit pool, a Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and treatment rooms tucked into upper gallery of the spa. Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki. It's all grounded in the concept of the five elements — earth, water, fire, air, and Akasha, the spiritual source — though you don't have to buy into the philosophy to feel the shift. Back upstairs, the Oscar Wilde Lounge is the kind of place that reminds you of London's layered history. Order a pot of Earl Grey or a glass of Champagne and settle in under the rococo ceiling for one of the city's most decadent afternoon teas.
