The Macau government announced last night that Sheraton Grand in Cotai will be used as a “general self-selected” quarantine hotel from Thursday, a measure in response to a rising number of local residents returning to Macau.
The measure was announced by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre.
Currently, the city has four quarantine hotels for travellers to undergo COVID-19 medical observation upon arrival here.
Two of the four hotels, Pousada Marina Infante in Cotai and Grand Coloane Resort, are used as a “general designated” quarantine hotel and a “general self-selected” quarantine hotel earmarked for those arriving from Hong Kong, and areas in the mainland that are affected by local COVID-19 cases.
The other two hotels, Treasure Hotel and Regency Art Hotel in Taipa, are used as a “special designated” quarantine hotel and a “special self-selected” quarantine hotel earmarked for those arriving from the Taiwan region and foreign countries.
Macau residents and non-resident workers can choose to book either a “designated” hotel or a “self-selected” hotel, while other travellers must book a “self-selected” hotel.
A stay at a “designated” hotel is reportedly less expensive than a stay at a “self-selected” hotel.
Macau residents meeting certain criteria can apply for an exemption from paying for their first-time stay for COVID-19 medical observation at a “designated” hotel.
The measure announced last night means that from Thursday, the city will have two “general self-selected” quarantine hotels, namely Grand Coloane Resort and Sheraton Grand.
Last night’s statement said that the newly added Sheraton Grand hotel will be earmarked for those arriving from Hong Kong.
The statement said that the respective travellers can start booking a guestroom at the Sheraton Grand hotel by email from 12 p.m. today.
Details about the local government’s arrangements for COVID-19 quarantine hotels can be checked at: https://content.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_main/medical_observation_hotels_en.pdf
Undated file photo of Sheraton Grand at The Londoner Macao in Cotai - Photo courtesy of booking.com
