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Emerald Tower at MGM COTAI
Macau · MGM · Grand Luxury
Kohn Pedersen Fox stacked nine jewellery-box volumes in gold, silver and bronze as Emerald Tower, the principal hotel at MGM Cotai, and it won the 2018 Emporis Skyscraper Award as the world's best new skyscraper. The US$3.4 billion resort opened 13 February 2018. The Spectacle atrium holds a Guinness record for the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof, and 28 Emerald Villas crown the top with butler service. Forbes Five-Star for 2026.
- 547 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Macao
- Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
About Emerald Tower at MGM COTAI
- Kohn Pedersen Fox designed the 35-storey tower as nine stacked jewellery boxes in gold, silver and bronze; it won the 2018 Emporis Skyscraper Award as the world's best new skyscraper.
- MGM Cotai's atrium, The Spectacle, holds a Guinness World Record for the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof.
- Twenty-eight Emerald Villas, inspired by Chinese imperial gardens, sit at the top of the tower with dedicated butler service.
- The resort opened 13 February 2018 as MGM Resorts' second Macau property, at a cost of US$3.4 billion.
- Its US$12.7 million art collection includes 28 Qing-dynasty imperial carpets sourced from the Forbidden City.
History
The Emerald Tower is the principal hotel tower of MGM Cotai, the US$3.4 billion integrated resort that opened on 13 February 2018 as MGM Resorts International's second Macau property. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the 35-storey structure resembles nine stacked jewellery boxes in gold, silver and bronze and won the 2018 Emporis Skyscraper Award as the world's best new skyscraper.
The resort's centrepiece, The Spectacle, holds a Guinness World Record for the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof and features 25 four-storey LED screens, while its US$12.7 million art collection includes 28 Qing-dynasty imperial carpets from the Forbidden City. MGM Cotai holds around 1,390 rooms and suites.
The setting
5 km from Hac Sa Beach.
Experiences
- Private art tour with MGM Chairman's Collection — Exclusive 30-minute private art tour led by a professional docent, covering the MGM Chairman's Collection; complimentary with reservation.
- Curated city journey — A dedicated guide and private limousine take guests on one of three signature routes through Macau and its districts.
- TRIA at MGM COTAI spa — Spa rooted in Wellness Beyond Luxury, blending time-honored rituals with advanced wellness technology in a Portuguese garden-inspired space.
- TRIA Fitness Center — Fitness centre with an Omnia Functional Training Unit, an aerobic and movement studio, health assessments and personalized training plans.
- TRIA garden oasis and swimming pool — Tranquil garden setting with an expansive swimming pool and a poolside hydrotherapy jacuzzi.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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