CNN – Macau hotels are outdoing themselves to prove they’re not just convenient places for gamblers to crash after a binge.
Below are some Macau hotel gimmicks quirky enough to soften the crush of big losses at the tables.
Michael Jackson-themed chamber escape game
The Ponte 16 casino-resort not only has a gallery dedicated to more than 40 pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia, it recently launched a chamber escape game with a horror theme reminiscent of the King of Pop’s “Thriller” video.
The game features two chambers, dubbed Death Valley and Murder of Dance, in which you’ll have to unlock the doors to return to freedom by solving the various riddles in elaborately decked out rooms.
Afterward, you can commemorate a mission accomplished with a photo session, stepping into a pair of shoes that’ll help you achieve MJ’s signature 45-degree lean.
Bedside spa pools
Because the need for relaxation could arise at any hour, the Banyan Tree Macau has put the spa in your room — right next to your bed, to be exact.
These suites are sweet on serious spa addicts, with personal relaxation pools located between the comfy beds and expansive windows framing views of Cotai.
In addition to the suites, Banyan Tree Macau has 10 villas with individual private outdoor pools for swimming.
Fake beach
“Why go to the beach, when we can bring the beach to you?”
This was likely Galaxy Macau’s motivation for building a 52,000-square-meter beach right in the middle of the gaming capital’s concrete jungle.
Covered in fine white sand, the space is complete with Ibiza-worthy lounge chairs and service, with waves as high as 1.5 meters lapping at its artificial shoreline.
Come for the Baccarat, stay for the sunbathing.
