MACAO, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Conrad Macao, Cotai Central as a new Forbes Travel Guide 'Five-Star' hotel, and the hotel also has the unique distinction of being the only Conrad Hotel in the world to receive a Five-Star official Star Rating by Forbes Travel Guide.
Conrad Macao is an award-winning luxury hotel located in the heart of Sands® Cotai Central. The hotel has 636 spacious guestrooms including 206 Suites located in a 40-storey tower overlooking the Cotai Strip. Conrad Macao offers both business and leisure guests an array of international and local restaurants, more than 100 luxury designers and lifestyle retail shops, as well as a Pool Deck, Health Club and Bodhi Spa.
"It is a great honor to receive such a prestigious honor as this on behalf of our management and team members. We have worked tirelessly throughout all of guest touch-points to ensure that we provide our guests with the ultimate in luxurious service standards, from the moment the guest arrives, our goal is to not only meet but to exceed their expectations," said Bede Barry, General Manager, Conrad Macao.
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central is the latest addition to the luxury travel ratings that have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958.
"Our Star Ratings recognise the finest hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. "We're proud to be associated with the new additions to our global list."
For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, visit http://www.forbestravelguide.com/about/ratings
For more information on Conrad Macao, Cotai Central or to make a reservation at this Five-Star hotel visit http://www.sandscotaicentral.com/macau-hotels/conrad-macao.html
About Conrad Macao, Cotai Central
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central is a world-class, contemporary, luxury hotel located at Sands Cotai Central, offering luxurious guestrooms and suites in a 40-floor tower overlooking the Cotai Strip. Just a five-minute drive from Macau International Airport, Conrad Macao offers easy access to all parts of Macao with limousine service, plus the added convenience of complimentary shuttle buses. Conrad Macao is also connected conveniently to ferry terminals and border crossing points within a few minutes of the hotel. Take advantage of our authentic connections to Macao's cultural and heritage areas or stay entertained with direct access to restaurants and 100 luxury brand shops at Shoppes at Cotai Central or relax at the Pool Deck or Health Club and Bodhi Spa. Conrad Macao, Cotai Central is the place to be in Macao to experience the luxury of being yourself. For more information, please visit www.conradmacao.com.
About Conrad Hotels and Resorts
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of smart luxury travellers for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly interact – people who know that the greatest luxury is the luxury of being yourself. A global brand consisting of 25 properties across 5 continents, Conrad Hotels & Resorts offer guests personalized experiences with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings and connections to people and places around the corner or halfway around the world. Intuitive service is delivered with the Conrad Concierge App that puts Conrad's services and amenities at the guest's fingertips, whether ordering room service or a wakeup call to customizing the room's pillow options or arranging reservations at our locally inspired cuisine and spa offerings. Conrad is a global luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide with plans to add 12 more properties to the brand's portfolio. Connect with Conrad by booking at www.conradhotels.com or learn more about the brand by visiting http://news.conradhotels.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,100 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 685,000 rooms in 92 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, is the originator of the prestigious Five Star Rating system and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
ForbesTravelGuide.com combines the objectivity and heritage of the Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating system with insightful recommendations from a hand-selected group of travel experts, tastemakers and Forbes Travel Guide inspectors. ForbesTravelGuide.com is the sole online destination for Forbes Travel Guide's list of Star Rated hotels, restaurants and spas and gives its registered members exclusive access to special offers and curated experiences from select Forbes Travel Guide partners.
CONTACTS:
Donna Campbell / Joyce Chiu
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central
+853-8113-8222 / +853-8113-8220
Donna.campbell@conradhotels.com / joyce.chiu@conradhotels.com
