Broadway Macau
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Sipping a cup of beautiful coffee, watching a magnificent sunrise as the exciting city of Zhuhai
wakes up for yet another productive day. My wife wakes up to the same glow, watching me as I count
every sip like the coffee was medicine, making odd quips about how the mirrored glass around
the drinks cabinet has now fogged up by the steam hanging around the kettle - the steam that made
my coffee.
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This was a scene from a romantic trip my partner and I made which included a trip to the lights,
sound and historical treasures of Macau - a special Chinese city with a uniquely continental
European flavour thanks to history.
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Thanks to recent growth in the gambling industry, Macau is also seeing a flood of tourists visiting
an ever increasing array of hotels and resorts, with many price points to cater to a wide demand.
Broadway Macau is one of those properties that focuses itself on the new and the
entertaining.
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My wife and I stayed at this hotel as part of a romantic sojourn, a sort of reflection that was
indicative of our makeup as a couple. We wanted to stay in Cotai, of the newest parts of Macau, but
needed easy access to the more historical parts of the city, needing a colonial perspective. This
property is also very close to the border with China's Zhuhai City, and the University of Macau
campus.
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Checking in was simple and interesting. Before we even left the ferry terminal there were a series
of well dressed touts in attractive clothing, handing out special scratch off coupons or discounts
for fine dining. We purchased a travel package from a major travel agency in Hong Kong (highly
recommend it as it's cheaper than online prices most of the time) so we were taken care of when it
came to basic amenities like shuttles to and from the ferry terminal.
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The room, with a nice bright King sized bed was enlightening. Like any worldly resort there was a
beautiful decorated environment waiting for us. The rest was luscious, featuring soft sheets that
made the trip to the historical parts of Macau a bit daunting!
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Service was the real kicker. The employees were full of niceties, gracious in every move and
interaction. When we asked for directions to the Ruins of St. Paul, one staff member suggested a
shuttle through one of their partner hotels that made the cost of going to that part of Macau zero!
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Another plus was the Broadway's street food. They curated a beautiful outdoor streetscape with
dozens of restaurants and eateries that made an insular resort like this much more interesting and
lively. You could even order favourites like Singapore-style laksa or flavoured teas. Welcoming
from a hotel.
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The most important feature on your mind? Yes, the wifi is free.
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