THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU
IT’S ALL IN the name: this eye-catching property is the world’s only hotel with interiors created by the late and great German fashion designer. The 271 rooms and suites—as well as public areas like the pools and in-house spa—bear the stamp of the legendary figure who spearheaded Chanel’s revival. Imaginative, bold, and chic, THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU interprets Chinese culture through Western eyes: the color scheme is predominantly black and gold with pops of red in the door casing, upholstery, and cherry blossom wallpaper. Below the distinctive Terzani chain chandeliers, arc-shaped wall ornaments reference ancient Chinese jade pendants; suites come with oversize porcelain floor vases and room dividers modeled after moon gates. Right off the lobby, The Book Lounge mirrors the home library of the designer himself, with more than 4,000 tomes on fashion, design, art, and architecture. Afternoon tea sets feature dainty scones with fresh cream and Earl Grey jam, seafood-centric savories, and whimsical bite-size desserts dressed in edible Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses and ties. Authentic Portuguese flavors meet modern fine-dining elements at Mesa by José Avillez, the celebrated chef’s inaugural outpost in East Asia. Codfish stars in bacalhau à Brás and tempura batter croquettes with creamy centers, while meaty prawns adorn the signature seafood rice in herb-rich stew. Other standouts range from the smoky piri-piri chicken and crispy suckling pig (accompanied by orange sauce and flavorful pork jus) to pastel de nata mille-feuille with coffee ice cream. Aside from creative Macau-inspired cocktails, the drinks list here includes as many as 1,427 labels representing both Old and New World wines.