Grand Lisboa Palace
A striking, colourful resort inspired by Chinese opera masks, with one hotel tower designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Grand Lisboa Palace, opened in 2021, is the newer Cotai sibling to the gold, lotus-shaped Grand Lisboa on the peninsula. Where its older sibling is a single unmistakable tower, this resort spreads across several hotel brands and buildings unified by a colourful, Chinese-opera-mask-inspired design theme, most visible on its striking, patterned façade.
What to do there
- The façade and lobby — worth seeing even if you're not staying there; the design leans maximalist and photogenic.
- Karl Lagerfeld-designed tower — one of the resort's hotel wings was designed by the late fashion designer, his only hotel project.
- Shopping arcade — a luxury-leaning retail promenade connecting the resort's towers.
- Casino floor — 21+ with ID required.
| Area | Cotai Strip |
|---|---|
| Known for | Chinese-opera-mask façade design, Karl Lagerfeld hotel tower |
| Cost to visit | Free to enter and explore public areas |
| Best for | Design and architecture fans, luxury shopping |
Pair it with
It's a short walk or shuttle from The Londoner and Sands Cotai Central resorts — easy to fold into a wider Cotai resort-hopping afternoon.
FAQ
Is Grand Lisboa Palace connected to Grand Lisboa on the peninsula?
They're sister properties under the same operator but are two separate buildings — Grand Lisboa is on the peninsula, Grand Lisboa Palace is in Cotai.
What is the Karl Lagerfeld connection?
One of the resort's hotel towers was designed by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld — reportedly his only completed hotel project.