Grand Lisboa Facts for Kids

The Grand Lisboa hotel in Macau.

The Grand Lisboa (Chinese: 新葡京) is a very tall and famous hotel in Macau, China. It stands 47 floors high, reaching about 261 meters (856 feet) into the sky. This amazing building is owned by a company called Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau. It was designed by architects Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man from Hong Kong.

Grand Lisboa: Macau's Iconic Skyscraper
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Grand Lisboa: Macau's Iconic Skyscraper

The Grand Lisboa is not just a hotel; it's a landmark in Macau. Its unique design makes it stand out in the city's skyline. The building is known for its bright lights and interesting shape, which looks a bit like a giant lotus flower or a bird's cage.

A Look Inside

The casino and restaurants at the Grand Lisboa first opened their doors on February 11, 2007. The hotel part, with its many rooms, welcomed guests in December 2008. Inside, the casino is huge! It has 800 tables where people can play games and 1,000 slot machines for even more fun. The hotel also has 430 comfortable rooms and fancy suites for visitors to stay in.

Games and Fun at the Casino

The Grand Lisboa casino was the first place in Macau to offer a popular card game called Texas hold 'em poker. This is a game where players try to make the best hand using their cards and shared cards. It was also the first casino in Macau to offer craps, which is a dice game. Now, other casinos in Macau offer these games too, but Grand Lisboa was a pioneer!

Did You Know?

The Grand Lisboa holds a special record: it is the tallest building in all of Macau! This makes it a truly impressive sight. For many years, it was owned by a famous businessman named Stanley Ho. In 2017, reports showed that the Grand Lisboa had lower earnings compared to other casinos in 2016, but it remains a very important and well-known place in Macau.