Capella at Galaxy Macau has opened its doors, joining the development’s luxury line-up of hotels including Raffles and The Ritz-Carlton.
Envisioned by Moinard Bétaille, the 95-key retreat draws inspiration from the verdant tropical jungle as it transforms from dawn to dusk.
Art is woven into the very fabric of Capella at Galaxy Macau, beginning at arrival. The ground floor lobby features a chamber of light and running water that frames the Tree of Life – the heart of the lobby that pulsates in coloured light. Round pools, lush foliage, and a mustering of carved wooden storks alight before an immersive three-metre custom LED screen by Hong Kong artist Laura Cheung, founder of LaLa Curio. The digital artwork is a multi-sensory introduction to the hotel’s jungle-inspired narrative, inviting guests into a dynamic forest alive with living flora. The experience continues on the first floor, where guests discover the gilded lobby featuring specially commissioned artworks. Highlights include contemporary artworks by Bruno Moinard and American ceramic artist Jason Messinger.
Core to the guest experience are Capella’s signature touchpoints. Guests are welcomed by their Capella Culturist in the Capella Living Room – the heart of every Capella property, reimagined here as a cocooning social salon anchored by Jungle Blue, a Bruno Moinard abstract oil painting. Here, Capella Culturists serve as guides to understanding Macau’s heritage and the destination, hosting daily Capella Rituals such as tea ceremonies, baijiu tastings and cultural introductions.
Designed to offer the largest rooms in Southern China, accommodation beings with one- and two-bedroom apartment-style suites measuring 128 square metres with private indoor plunge pools bathed in natural light. Each features hand-finished jungle-inspired walls by Laura Cheung, extending the artist’s vision beyond her lobby installation. Four-bedroom penthouses – each spanning nearly 700 square metres – feature a light-filled balcony with an infinity-edge lap pool and outdoor lounge, offering guests a year-round connection to nature. Inside, a private winter garden; wellness room with massage chair and TechnoGym equipment; games room with foosball table and butler pantry create a comprehensive residential experience. Two-bedroom penthouses include many of the same bespoke amenities, along with a dedicated family room.
Reflecting the hotel’s commitment to exceptional gastronomy, the F&B line-up includes Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng’s modern interpretation of French cuisine shaped by his distinctive and adventurous culinary vision.
Botanica at Capella at Galaxy Macau takes a different approach under Executive Chef Stephen Hsu, offering international comfort classics reimagined with Asian influences in an intimate 48-seat restaurant with indoor water reflections, climbing botanicals, imaginary jungle vines and soft, pillow-like fungi stretching across the high ceilings, featuring sculptural works by Mexican artist Joel Escalona.
Pony & Plume, a whisky and cocktail bar and divan, offers more than 650 whiskies curated across eight flavour profiles. The bar’s name is its creed: the “pony” – a precise measure of spirit – represents intention in every pour, while the “plume” is the bar’s calling card, introduced as an aromatic cloud of smoke that infuses its signature cocktails. The venue celebrates precision, ritual and aroma – an intimate space designed for guided tastings, signature smoke-infused cocktails, bar snacks and morsels, and even a private reserve of whisky casks of provenance.
Through Capella Curates – exclusive and destination-specific experiences – the hotel offers bespoke journeys that reveal different facets of Macau, such as a private helicopter tour and a tour of historic Lai Chi Vun and maritime cuisine.
“This strategic partnership positions Capella at Galaxy Macau as a distinctive expression of our brand vision: an intimate, residential retreat within an integrated resort context,” says Clive Edwards, Senior Vice President, Operations, Capella Hotel Group. “Our guests enjoy seamless access to Galaxy’s world-class amenities while experiencing the culturally immersive hospitality that defines Capella – from our Capella Culturists to curated experiences celebrating Macau’s rich heritage.”
Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Galaxy Entertainment Group, adds: “Galaxy Macau was created as a destination where the world’s finest hospitality and ultra-luxury experiences come together. We are delighted to reveal Capella at Galaxy Macau to our treasured guests from around the world; which showcases a new expression of our signature and ever-evolving ‘World Class Asian Heart’ service – that is not just personalised but anticipated; promising that true exclusivity is no longer about spectacle – but about scarcity.”
