- Every hotel, signature restaurant and spa within Grand Lisboa Palace Resort evaluated by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) earned the coveted Five-Star rating in 2026.
- FTG awarded SJM a record-breaking 14 Five-Star ratings across its properties in 2026.
SJM Resorts, S.A. has solidified its position as a global leader in luxury hospitality with a historic achievement in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). Its flagship property, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, has become the world’s only integrated resort with all hotels Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated. Every hotel, signature restaurant and spa within the integrated resort evaluated by FTG has earned the coveted Five-Star rating.
This milestone also establishes Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau as the world’s first integrated resort to house three FTG Five-Star spas – The Spa at Grand Lisboa Palace, The Spa at THE KARL LAGERFELD and The SPA at Palazzo Versace Macau – under one roof. The property has further distinguished itself as one of only three destinations worldwide with the highest concentration of FTG Five-Star restaurants. The prestigious 2026 FTG has awarded SJM a record-breaking 14 Five-Star ratings across its properties.
Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, said, “Achieving this unprecedented suite of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star honors places SJM firmly on the global stage and reflects the exceptional talent within Macau’s hospitality sector. As the leading authority in luxury hospitality, Forbes Travel Guide’s rigorous evaluation system makes these accolades especially meaningful. They underscore our long-term commitment to service culture, operational excellence and consistently elevated guest experiences, reinforcing SJM’s leading role in global luxury travel and further strengthening Macau’s position as a ‘World Centre of Tourism and Leisure’.”
Setting new world standards: The ultimate Five-Star collection
Palazzo Versace Macau’s Five-Star designation, joining Grand Lisboa Palace Macau and THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU, creates the only FTG all-Five-Star destination in the world. Together with Grand Lisboa Macau’s seventh consecutive Five-Star award, these distinctions reinforce SJM’s dual strategy of strengthening its proprietary “Lisboa” brand while advancing strategic collaborations with world-renowned designer labels.
Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau is the world’s first integrated resort to house three FTG Five-Star spas.
Global benchmark for luxury wellness destinations
SJM’s four signature hotel spas – The Spa at Grand Lisboa, The Spa at Grand Lisboa Palace, The Spa at THE KARL LAGERFELD and The SPA at Palazzo Versace Macau – have once again achieved FTG Five-Star recognition, reaffirming Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau as the world’s only integrated resort with the highest number of FTG Five-Star spa facilities. Through collaborations with world-class skincare brands and thoughtfully designed interiors, SJM elevates professional wellness treatments into holistic journeys of physical and mental renewal, articulating a refined philosophy of holistic living.
World’s highest concentration of FTG Five-Star dining
Culinary excellence continues at SJM, with six restaurants retaining their FTG Five-Star ratings: Robuchon au Dôme, The Eight, Palace Garden, Zuicho, Mesa by José Avillez and Don Alfonso 1890. The latter four restaurants, located within Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, establish the property as one of only three destinations worldwide with the highest concentration of Five-Star restaurants under one roof.
These distinctions underscore SJM’s sustained culinary leadership, defined by clear brand positioning, authentic global cuisines led by world-class chefs and one of Asia’s most acclaimed wine collections, further elevating Macau’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Among the Five-Star award-winning hotels were Grand Lisboa Macau, Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU and Palazzo Versace Macau.
The Five-Star awarded restaurants included Robuchon au Dôme, The Eight, Palace Garden, Zuicho, Mesa by José Avillez and Don Alfonso 1890.
The Five-Star spa facilities included The Spa at Grand Lisboa, The Spa at Grand Lisboa Palace, The SPA at THE KARL LAGERFELD and the Spa at Palazzo Versace Macau.
