Best of Both Worlds

Combining the best of a holistic wellness resort with the conveniences of a city hotel, the Banyan Tree Macau is a marriage of worlds that’s ideal for busy business travellers.

Nestled in the vibrant Cotai Strip, a 15-minute drive from Macau International Airport and a mere ten-minute from the Taipa Ferry Terminal, the Banyan Tree Macau – part of the Galaxy Macau complex – offers a great base of operations for business travellers bound for the city, or a welcomed weekend respite for travellers to nearby Hong Kong. Hailed as the first high-rise urban resort in the dynamic city, Banyan Tree Macau is also an ideal location for corporate events thanks to its wide range of exquisitely-appointed meeting venues and cutting edge technology.

Dressed in classic Chinese hues of dark red with touches of ancient Oriental architecture, the Banyan Tree Macau comprises 256 rooms and suites, including ten expansive villas. Offering unparalleled views of the cityscape, Cotai Pool Suites feature plush king-sized beds, modern Oriental bathrooms with deep-set wooden bathtubs and twin-rain showers, private relaxation pools (a first for the city), and cutting edge entertainment systems. Business travellers suffering from muscle tensions and stress should opt for a Spa Sanctuary Suite, which offers unlimited spa treatments and a dedicated bath and pillow menu, but for the ultimate indulgence, pick a Banyan Pool Villa, with its expansive private pool, manicured gardens and luxuriously-appointed living and dining areas, the ideal setting for intimate corporate getaways.

Spanning 1,330sqm, the hotel’s Ballroom boasts a seven-metre high ceiling and is able to host up to 1,300 guests for cocktails and 504 pax for a grand gala dinner. Banquets of a relatively smaller size can be held at the 600sqm Banyan Room, which has a seating capacity of 252 guests. The room can also host a 600-people conference in theatre style or for cocktail receptions. For company meetings and presentations, the Boardroom is fitted with state-of-the-art technology as well as a relaxation area with plush chaise lounges and arm chairs. Catering for events to impress, the Cabana Pool Deck offers a more relaxing environment that can host up to 400 people.

An ideal venue for a business catch-up over coffee or pre-dinner tipples, the Banyan Lounge is decked out in a warm palette with plush upholstered pastel armchairs. Power lunches or dinners can be conducted at Belon, which is set amidst sleek, modern interiors and features seafood and grill specialties, such as jet-fresh pysters, dry aged grass fed rib eye and smoked scallops. Leave time for a gastronomic delight at the award-winning restaurant Saffron, famed for its authentic Thai cooking and excellent use of herbs, spices and local ingredients.

Those looking to refresh and rejuvenate before heading back on the road should not miss the Banyan Tree Spa Macau. The signature Royal Banyan therapy features an herbal pouch massage that can improve blood circulation and muscle tension; and a Chinese foot massage that works on acupressure points for a deep sense of relaxation. Alternatively, guests can try the Radiant Rainmist ritual, which includes a rain shower, followed by the soothing Chrysanthemum Purifier, a perfect prelude to a choice of body massages.

Banyan Tree Macau also boasts a Health Club on the 31st floor, home to a well-equipped gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool. During the summer months, there’s no better way to cool off than by taking a dip in the expansive main outdoor pool and enjoying a refreshing cocktail at one of eight private cabanas nearby. www.banyantree.com