The 13 Hotel in Seac Pai Van in Coloane was reported to have opened on Friday, according to statement from its developer South Shore Holdings Limited on that day, but the doors remained firmly shut to the public yesterday.

According to Friday’s statement, its first guests enjoyed the hotel suites, cuisine and “ultimate pampering” over the weekend of August 24, which was a week ago.

Quoting The 13’s Managing Director Mark Lettenbichler, who reportedly oversaw the inaugural private event, the statement said that the team was “thrilled to unveil this new Macau treasure and are proud to showcase our world-class offerings to our guests.”

Two red Rolls-Royce Phantoms are parked outside The 13 Hotel where its gates remained firmly closed yesterday in Seac Pai Van in Coloane, despite an announcement by its owners that the long-delayed property was finally open for business. Photo: Monica Leong

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