Venice in Macau

I stayed at a really amazing hotel which opened for the public only on 28th August 2007, less than 5 weeks old (when I stayed). That is the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel in Macau, Special Administrative Region of China.



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On the boat in the Venetian waters of Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Macau



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They are all looking down at me, or my boat ! This is the turning point for the boat, so I am sure there is no other boat in the vicinity !



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Our Boatkeeper ! He comes from a place 100 miles from Venice ! Yes, from Italy !!



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The beautiful visage of the building surrounding the Venetian Canal - this is called “Grand Canal Shopping”…….



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The ornate entrance to the Casino Hall of the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel



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At the Lobby of the Hotel. Just amazingly lavish.



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Amazing portraits on the ceilings - they don’t allow photography, so you have to steal the appropriate moments.



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The cavernous meeting halls at the Convention Centre of the Hotel.

More photos of Macau later…..

Cheers

Vijay Srinivasan
9th October 2007
Mumbai

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  1. On October 10, 2007 at 11:32 pm Bob Garg Said:

    Hello Vijay,
    After looking at the pictures I am also tempted to visit Macau. If you don’t mind sharing what it costs to stay at the Venetian & how to book a room could you please send me the information, I would appreciate it. have a grat day.

    Bob Garg, California, USA

  2. On October 10, 2007 at 11:37 pm Bob Garg Said:

    Hello Vijay,
    I just noticed that you were from Singapore, I had a 1966 High School Classmate from Doon School in India, Sunil Srinivasan who worked for Citicorp, unfortunately he passed away last year. I was very much saddened to hear of his death, I thought may be you may have known him as your last name is the Same.

    Bob Garg

  3. On October 13, 2007 at 1:39 pm Vijay Srinivasan Said:

    Hi Bob,

    Thanks for your comments at my blogsite.

    Answers to your queries - The Venetian Macao Resort comes in at a little less than USD 200 per night……there are many kinds of deals available on the internet booking sites if you search…….one thing I found out is that the concierge will be able to get a rate better than whatever rate you can get elsewhere…..the hotel obviously expects you to stay several nights and gamble your money away, so they are not averse to giving you a good room deal…..! You would enjoy the stay ofcourse, every room is a 2-level suite !!

    Srinivasan is a common surname in South India - it is not actually a surname, nor is it a family name unlike in the West or even in North India. Not all Srinivasans belong to the same family tree. Yes I have heard of a Sunil Srinivasan who was Head of Citibank Singapore and Malaysia before that. Sorry to hear the news.

    Regards

    Vijay

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