Capella Hotels and Resorts - named the World's Best Hotel Brand by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for three consecutive years - opens its doors in Macau for the first time, introducing its distinctive approach to bespoke luxury.
The soft opening of Capella at Galaxy Macau, currently offering stays and previews of its food and beverage concepts exclusively by invitation to select guests, represents a significant addition to the region's luxury hospitality landscape. Tropical-inspired design reflects dynamism, local geography and heritage conceived by Paris-based Moinard Bétaille, the hotel showcases a luxurious tropical jungle theme inspired by the green hills and water elements of Macau.
Each of the 17 floors blends the city's spirit with lush, immersive atmospheres that evoke Macau's adventurous spirit and rich history. The lobby features a remarkable immersive digital art wall portraying this theme with a contemporary twist.
Behind the gilded façade lie 95 accommodations comprising suites and Capella Penthouses with light-filled balconies, private infinity-edge pools, outdoor lounges, sunrooms, hidden winter gardens, butler pantries and screening rooms. “This strategic partnership positions Capella as the pinnacle of luxury hospitality within Galaxy Macau's integrated resort," says Clive Edwards, Senior Vice-President, Operations, Capella Hotel Group.
"As Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotel Brand for three consecutive years, we set the bar for luxury within this world-class destination. Our guests enjoy unparalleled access to Galaxy's extensive amenities while experiencing a level of personalised service and cultural immersion that only Capella delivers - from our signature Capella Culturists to bespoke experiences that celebrate Macau's extraordinary heritage.”
Capella Hotel Group is a leading hospitality management company specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. Based in Singapore, the rapidly expanding group has two brands under its portfolio and properties across ten destinations.
The award-winning Capella Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its service excellence, crafted luxury design and immersive experiences celebrating the locale, while Patina Hotels & Resorts is the group’s transformative luxury brand pioneering a fresh perspective in luxury hospitality. Capella Hotels and Resorts was named Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards from 2023 to 2025.
It constellation consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, and Hainan. Future openings include exciting destinations such as Kyoto, Riyadh, Nanjing and Shenzhen.
The exceptional hospitality brand, taking its name from the brightest star of the Auriga constellation, shines a spotlight on local heritage, culture and community while crafting authentic guest experiences with the highest level of personalised service and combining a legacy of thoughtful design. Capella was named Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ from 2023 to 2025.
Capella Bangkok and Capella Singapore earned the distinction of being included in The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023 and 2024, with Capella Bangkok named The World’s Best Hotel and Asia’s Best Hotel in 2024 and Côte by Mauro Colagreco elevated to Two MICHELIN Stars for 2025. Capella Hotels and Resorts is a member of GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme representing a collection of 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries worldwide.
