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The best credit card for hotels in Macau.

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Why this card

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant for hotels in Macau.

Macau is a Galaxy, Wynn, and Sands integrated resort city. Hyatt has the Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams. Marriott has the JW Marriott Macau at Galaxy and the St Regis Macau at Sands Cotai. Award value is real but limited because casinos rather than chains dominate the inventory.

Annual fee

$650

Best earn rate

6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Platinum status, 85,000-point free night certificate annually

Signup bonus

Currently around 150,000 points after tiered spend, see issuer for the current offer

St Regis Macau and JW Marriott Macau both price around 50,000 to 70,000 points a night against $400 to $700 cash. The 85K free night cert covers either property outright on most weekends. Platinum status at the St Regis includes butler service on every floor, which is normally a paid upgrade. Macau is one of the strongest single-trip uses of the Brilliant fee.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: World of Hyatt Credit Card.

Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams prices around 17,000 to 22,000 points off-peak. The anniversary free night covers it cleanly. Cheaper choice if you only stay one or two nights.

ChaseAnnual fee $95

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecMarriott Bonvoy BrilliantWorld of Hyatt Credit Card
Annual fee$650$95
Best earn rate6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Platinum status, 85,000-point free night certificate annuallySee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently around 150,000 points after tiered spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Macau accepts Hong Kong dollars at par with the local pataca everywhere. You do not need to exchange currency if you are routing through Hong Kong. The casino-hotel direct booking rate often beats both points and OTAs because the resorts subsidize rooms to drive table play.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Macau?

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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant from American Express. St Regis Macau and JW Marriott Macau both price around 50,000 to 70,000 points a night against $400 to $700 cash. Annual fee is $650.

How many points do you need for a free night in Macau?

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Roughly 60,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Macau. Cash rate is around $320 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the World of Hyatt Credit Card a better choice for hotels in Macau?

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Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams prices around 17,000 to 22,000 points off-peak. The anniversary free night covers it cleanly. Cheaper choice if you only stay one or two nights. Annual fee is $95.