Slated to open in phases over 2020 and 2021, the luxurious British themed hotel will become another of Sands China’s must-see destinations, turning the Cotai Strip into a mini Europe (until Brexit, that is…!).
The Eiffel Tower and Grand Canal will soon have London’s landmarks as neighbours – in Macau, that is.
Today’s announcement saw Sands Global Ambassador David Beckham, alongside Las Vegas Sands president and chief operating officer Robert Goldstein and president of Sands China Dr Wilfred Wong take part in a spectacular press conference complete with micro movies, The Beetles tribute band, The Fab Four, and The Queen’s Guard Vertical Drummers as well as fish’n’chips, scones, cream and jam, and other British snacks.
Slated to open in phases over 2020 and 2021, the luxurious British themed hotel will become another of Sands China’s must-see destinations, turning the Cotai Strip into a mini Europe (until Brexit, that is…!).
“The Venetian and The Parisian have each become ‘must-see’ destinations on the Cotai Strip and we have every confidence that The Londoner will be every bit their equal,” said Goldstein.
“The power of these three iconic integrated resorts working in tandem will create a combination of leisure and business tourism amenities unrivalled in Asia and Europe and on par with the success of Las Vegas,” he added.
As an East London lad, Beckham is the ideal partner for The Londoner, and has been involved in the design of the top-floor suites, revealing he is far more than just the world’s most famous footballer.
“Interior design is a real passion for me so to be involved in the design process and help shape this project is another important step in our long-standing partnership with Sands Resorts Macao,” said Beckham. “I can’t wait to welcome everyone to come and experience what we are creating here – a little bit of London in Macau.”
Guests can look forward to a façade inspired by the Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament, 96m Elizabeth Tower and of course Big Ben.
Inside will be a Crystal Palace atrium, 20 dining options including a gastropub restaurant by infamous British chef Gordon Ramsay, Streetmosphere shows including the Changing of the Guards and characters from British culture, gaming, 200 stores, over 34,000sqm of meeting and conventions space, a new 6,000-seat arena, three spas and four health clubs.
The Londoner Macao will comprise The Londoner Hotel with 594 keys and The Londoner apart-hotel with 368 apartments – next to existing hotel brands, St. Regis, Conrad and Sheraton.
Sands China is planning to invest US$2.2 billion in the transformation.