Plaza / Four Seasons

The Maven Meter: Plaza Casino & Four Seasons Hotel

(Last updated: July 28, 2026)

INTRODUCTION

One of Macau’s most alluring luxury hotels, the Four Seasons debuted over a decade ago in 2008, but is still in impeccable condition.  A true destination in itself, it’s one of the most complete properties in Cotai, boasting amazing amenities, fine restaurants, superlative shopping, and casino that might be the nicest one in town.

In what must come as a shock to all who read this website and/or know me personally, I don’t have one bad word to say about it.  I love every inch of the property and always have.

FOUR SEASONS PHOTO GALLERY

PLAZA CASINO GAMES

The Plaza might be the only casino in Macau without Sic Bo.  Kind of shocking.

Baccarat – $3000 minimums.

Commission Free Baccarat – Players are paid only 50% on won Banker bets that total 6.  Tables start from $500.

Blackjack – Pricey $1000 minimums.

Compared to most Blackjack in Macau, the rules at the Plaza are inferior, because Doubles made with totals of 11 lose both bets vs a Dealer Blackjack, instead of just the original wager.  This results in a house edge of 0.24% compared to the standard number of 0.16% city wide.

Craps – One table paying 3-4-5 odds, with a minimum Pass line bet of $500.  Table is only open on the weekend.

Roulette – 2 tables, with lows starting from $100 (Inside) and $500 (Outside).

PLAZA CASINO GAMES

The Plaza’s VIP program is identical to what’s offered at the Londoner and Venetian.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Until the Ritz-Carlton came along, the Four Seasons was the must luxurious hotel on the Cotai Strip.  Even though it opened over 15 years ago in 2008, it’s still in amazing shape, with the lobby one of the most beautiful ones in Macau.

While rates in Cotai have gone off the rails in July 2025, especially at places like Wynn Palace and MGM Cotai, the Four Seasons have kept theirs very fair.

Suites prices aren’t bad either, each one looking simply exquisite in the website pictures.

Summer Shopping Extravaganza – I’m pretty sure this deal is available no matter the season, but all I know are the summer figures.  If you drop $1,000,000 in the Sands Shoppes Macao, they’ll give you a free night’s stay in a Dynasty Suite.  If the spending amount reaches $2,000,000, they’ll up it to a Skyview Villa.  How nice of them!

I don’t know about you, but I’d want a whole wing of the hotel renamed after me, if I spent so much.

(I believe those rooms are currently reserved for casino guests only, hence they’re not advertised on the Four Seasons website.)

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ROOM

The fourth hotel on my 2020 Coronavirus Tour, I spent one night at the Four Seasons on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. I’d been dying to try the hotel for over a decade, ever since writing the original Plaza Casino review back in 2011. In the intervening years, everything about the property just kept on impressing, and I finally wanted to experience it firsthand as a guest myself.

I booked the cheapest room available, the Deluxe King, which cost $1870 through C Trip. Had I gone directly through the website instead, it would have been about $140 more.

Check in took a little longer than usual, given a new procedure mandated by the Macau government to record guests travel history and health information. Still though, it gave me more time to chat with the desk staff and meet the lovely Guest Relations Assistant Manager, Wenslie Iao. Her job title is something straight out the VIP gaming industry, and this was only the second time in Macau that I’d met someone like her on the hotel side of things. (The only other instance was at the Ritz-Carlton Macau in 2015). After check in Miss Iao showed me up to my room on the 19th floor, number 1907, then gave a brief tour, explaining the different features.

Given that the Four Seasons opened in 2008, there really wasn’t that much to tell, other than that iPhones could be charged by the alarm clock next to the bed.

At first glance, the Deluxe Room felt a little underwhelming, too similar in size and grade to ones across the road at the Conrad, which are routinely $600 cheaper.

Nothing in the the mini bar was free, while the TV had a very standard assortment of channels, along with movies that could be rented on a PPV basis. Standard flicks cost $98 and adult varieties $168, the majority of which were Japanese, so at least they got that right. Of course, over at the Lisboa and Grand Lisboa, all of that naughty naughty action comes free of charge.

In terms of positives, the room had some nice design features, starting with the dark hardwood floor at the entrance, and the two pieces of artwork hanging over the bed.

The bathroom was very well put together, with more dark wood used on the sink and doors, while the bathtub had a TV directly across from it, just like at Morpheus.

 

I couldn’t complain about the view either, which had a great one of the Eiffel Tower, and the fact they put me on the highest floor just made it all that much better.

While it’s probably true that what you get in the Deluxe Room is not commensurate to the price, you’re paying for more than just a bed at the Four Seasons.

Everything about the hotel needs to be baked into the equation, and they don’t cut corners anywhere. The pool and spa facilities are second to none, while their service is absolutely phenomenal as well.

First off, they had no problem giving me a late 2:00 pm check-out, along with a trio of free goodies: tea, chocolate and fruit. (To compare, at Morpheus, I got fruit; at Wynn Macau, just chocolate).

The Ba Bao Cha came first, courtesy of the Hui Tribe in Northwestern China, and it was absolutely delicious. Not that I’m any kind of expert on tea or anything, but it was a million times better than some run of the mill Earl Grey or Chrysanthemum nonsense.

I looked online later and found out that Ba Bao Cha is known as “Eight Treasures Tea”, and is one of the most celebrated herbal teas in China. It tasted so alive: sweet yet fruity, earthy yet light. If it were a wine, I’d give it a 95 score.

The free chocolate was another sweet gift and I really enjoyed the fruit, although I had no idea what that purple one was.

That strange looking thing turns out to be pitaya, or dragon fruit, native to parts of  Southeastern Asia. In order to eat it, just cut it in half then use a spoon to scoop the white part out.

Somewhat similar to kiwi, it was pretty good, and tasted even better when served cold.

The next day at check out I ran into Miss Iao again and mentioned to her that I hadn’t had dinner the previous night, just the chocolate, tea and fruit. She immediately gave me another free snack on the way out named Dragon Beard Candy, a traditional Cantonese sweet made from peanuts. I liked it so much that I tracked down the bakery it came from and later added it to my list of Macau Snacks.

The Four Seasons is truly one of Macau’s best upscale luxury hotel options. A choice between it and say Morpheus, Wynn Palace, St. Regis, and MGM Cotai, is really no choice at all. The only hotel in Cotai that I have ranked above it is the Ritz-Carlton, and considering how much those rooms costs, there’s no shame in the Four Seasons coming in second.

I’d also like to thank Miss Iao again for her excellent service and kind gifts. I’d love to do it again!

FOUR SEASONS POOL

Fantastic pools at the Four Seasons, and there will never be a lot of people using them, given that the hotel only has 360 rooms.  To put that into context, the Venetian next door has over 3000.

It feels like a brilliant oasis out there, like you’re miles away from the Cotai Strip.  Galaxy no doubt has the biggest pool, but it’s quite possible that the Four Seasons has the best pools.  (Except in winter, because four of them close down then.)

Pool hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.

FOUR SEASONS DINING

The showstopper here is Zi Yat Heen.

Zi Yat Heen – Zi Yat Heen formerly had 2 Michelin stars for a couple of years, but were knocked back down to 1 from 2017 on.  Regardless, I still think it’s one of the best restaurants in town, and Mu Yi and I had a fabulous dinner there during Trip Report I.

Prices have gone up recently, with many dishes now over $200. Previously they had stayed in the $150 range.  Specifically, starters range from $128 to $528, while soup is $208 to $588 and vegetables $248 to $268.  Chilled barbecue costs $268 to $468, while bird’s nest is $828 or $868 and pricey abalone and dried seafood $468 to $3980.  The menu is rounded out by seafood ($368 to $668), meat ($288 to $528), poultry ($238 to $988) and rice and noodles ($168 to $428).

In a mild surprise, dim sum is available all the time, with selections that range in price from $78 to $148.

A number of set meals are currently on offer.  Starting at lunch, you can try 8 different dim sum for $488, while one 4 course Business Set A runs $688 and a 6 course Business Set B costs $988.

At night, an 8 course Chef Anthony Ho Tasting Menu costs $2088 per person, with wine an additional $598 for five glasses.  Along the same vein is the Black Pearl set, composed of 3 entrees, 5 appetizers and 1 dessert for $1880, with wine an extra $498 for 4 glasses.

Zi Yat Heen is open daily from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the afternoon and 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm at night.  Sunday lunches are a little longer, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Belcancao – Belcancao is a rip off and I’d advise everyone to stay away from it.  For more information about their terrible dinner buffet, please follow the link here: Belcancao.

Current prices are as follows: $378 for breakfast, $378 for weekday lunch, $398 for weekend lunch, $588 for weekday dinner and $608 for weekend dinner.  Children 5 to 12 get charged half price while those under 5 eat for free.

Located on the lobby floor, Belcancao is open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  It isn’t opened for Monday dinners.

Xiao Ting – Formerly known as Windows Restaurant, they’re going with a Chinese name now.  Their menu remains a mix of Eastern and Western fare, which includes fish and seafood ($338 to $888), main meat favourites ($198 to $338), rice and noodles ($168 to $268), vegetables ($98 to $228) and dim sum ($78 to $98).

As for Western fare, they offer salads ($178), soup ($108 to $128), burgers, sandwiches and snacks ($98 to $298), entrees ($228 to $798) and pizza ($198 to $688).

Afternoon Tea runs $598 for two people, and comes with two cups of coffee, or tea. If you prefer wine instead, glasses run between $58 and $148.

Hours are from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm daily.  Afternoon tea happens in two sessions, the first from 2:15 to 4:00 pm and the second from 4:15 to 6:00 pm.

Splash – Splash is situated outdoors next to the pool and has a similar menu to Xiao Ting, minus the afternoon tea.  Mostly foreign eats, salads are $178 to $198, while bar bites are $148 to $198 and signature dishes $228.  They also serve burgers and sandwiches ($198 to $598), pizzas ($188 to $688), and desserts ($38 to $128).

As for drinks, cocktails are $118, while beer goes for $78 to $88, and glasses of wine $80 to $320.

Open daily all year round, hours are from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

BARS

The Study –  Taking over for the dearly departed Bar Azul, which bit the dust during Covid, drinks at the Study are reasonably priced, with beer $78 to $88, cocktails $118, and most hard stuff in the $75 to $780 range.

For wine snobs like myself, glasses of champagne cost $110 to $320, while reds and whites are $80 to $175.  For a full bottle, expect to pay $460 to $860 for champagne and $320 to $700 for reds and whites.

A snack menu is also available for $98 to $258, with options that include club sandwiches, wagyu cheese burgers, spring rolls and prawn wontons.

Soft on the eyes, it’s a sweet splendid space, offering the only outdoor seating on the Cotai Strip.  And as an added bonus, you’ll probably have it all to yourself when you’re there.

Located on the 20th floor, hours daily are from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.

SHOPPING

According to a commercial I saw on the Venetian bus, the Shoppes at Four Seasons is (or was) the largest grossing mall per square meter in the world.  Judging from how it looks inside, that doesn’t surprise me at all, considering many sections are more beautiful than the lobbies of many 4 and 5 star hotels.

Home to 72 stores and well over 160 luxury and designer brands, I doubt anything there ever comes cheap.

FOUR SEASONS GYM

The Four Seasons gym is large and state of the art, featuring a wide range of equipment, including an advanced Kinesis Wall and Yoga Studio.  Professional trainers are also on hand to offer tips and assistance as needed.  Without a doubt, it’s one of the best ones in town.

Located on the 4th floor, the gym is open 24 hours.

FOUR SEASONS SPA

The spa at Four Seasons spa is one of the few ones in town that lets guests in for free.  Most other places charge a door pass, but here access to a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and ice fountain is all on the house.

Like a lot of spas around town, prices for treatments vary according to the day, with weekend rates $60 to $200 more expensive than their weekday counterparts.  For this review, I’ve used the peak prices.

90 to 150 minute Black Pearl Treatments run $2280 to $3490, while 90 or 120 minute Signature Rituals are $2280 to  $2850.

90 minute massage checks in between $1800 and $2280, while 120 minute varieties go for $2280 to $2980.  For couples there’s an enticing 3 hour package that costs $7170 for two.  Unfortunately, that’s (gasp) $2000 more than it used to cost.  Ouch.

60 to 90 minute facials run $2150 to $4180 while 30 minute body scrubs are $740 to $1070.

Also located on the 4th floor, the spa keeps hours from 9 am to 11 pm daily.

THE LAST WORD

Until the Ritz Carlton Macau came along, I’d always considered the Four Seasons to be the best hotel on the Cotai Strip. As the Maven Meter clearly shows, there isn’t much that it doesn’t get right.  Entertainment and nightlife are their only black marks, but that action is easy to find in all of the monster hotels nearby.

The Plaza casino is one of the best ones in Macau, but it’s probably only useful for Sands Rewards players with larger bankrolls, since most table minimums are $500 and up. If that action doesn’t scare you off, then I’d recommend making the Plaza your Sands casino of choice. It’s far more cozy, charming and intimate than the Sands, Parisian or Venetian, while their drink service is second to none.  Much like the Four Seasons Hotel, it’s just pure class through and through.

FOUR SEASONS LOCATION

The Four Seasons is located in the heart of the Cotai Strip, directly between the Venetian and Parisian.  In fact, all three hotels are interconnected, as is the Londoner Macao across the road, linked by an overhead pedestrian bridge.