Grand Lisboa
The golden, lotus-shaped tower that dominates the Macau peninsula skyline — unmistakable by day, and even more striking after dark.
Grand Lisboa opened in 2007 as the flagship successor to the original Casino Lisboa, the property that launched Macau's gaming industry in the 1970s under Stanley Ho. Its gold, sphere-topped tower — designed to evoke a lotus flower, Macau's civic emblem — has become one of the most photographed buildings on the peninsula, especially once its exterior lighting comes on at night.
What to know
- The tower itself — visible from much of the peninsula; the illuminated exterior after dark is worth timing a walk around, no ticket required.
- Robuchon au Dôme — a multi-Michelin-starred French restaurant near the top of the tower, one of the most decorated restaurants in the region. See our best restaurants guide.
- Casino floor — 21+ with photo ID required; smaller and more traditional in feel than the Cotai mega-resorts.
- Location — on the peninsula, walkable to Senado Square and the Ruins of St Paul's, and close to Wynn Macau and Sands Macao.
| Area | Macau Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Known for | Its gold lotus-shaped tower — the defining image of the peninsula skyline |
| Not to be confused with | Grand Lisboa Palace — the newer, larger sister resort in Cotai |
Good to know
Grand Lisboa and Grand Lisboa Palace share an operator and a name, but sit in completely different parts of Macau — this page covers the original peninsula tower. If you're looking for the Chinese-opera-mask-themed Cotai resort, that's Grand Lisboa Palace.
FAQ
Is Grand Lisboa the same as Grand Lisboa Palace?
No — Grand Lisboa is the original tower on the peninsula; Grand Lisboa Palace is a newer, larger, separate resort in Cotai.
Why does Grand Lisboa look like a lotus?
Its gold, sphere-topped tower design was inspired by the lotus flower, Macau's civic emblem, similar in concept to the lotus imagery used elsewhere in the city.