The hotel is situated in Macau's prestigious residential area, at the tip of the Macau peninsula along the scenic tree-lined Praia Grande Bay. It is 5 minutes from the historic A-Ma Temple, the Maritime Museum, the Gate of Understanding and the city's entertainment and shopping districts. Barra Gill is a 5-minute walk away, while Santa Sandra is just 10 minutes away by foot. The Fortaleza da Barra was one of the fortresses built in the 17th century by the Portuguese to defend Macau against hostile neighbours and local pirates. One hundred years later a chapel was built within its walls and dedicated to Saint James, the patron saint of the Portuguese garrison. Today, much of the fortress and the chapel have been preserved as part of the hotel, which now offers guests a choice of 20 guestrooms and 4 suites. From the balcony of each luxurious guestroom or suite, guests can look out over the picturesque Inner Harbour. Bathed in glorious sunlight, the trees amongst which the hotel is built ...