Sheraton has launched the first phase of its largest hotel to date and the largest hotel in Macao, at the Sands Cotai Central integrated resort.

The development is part of a push to make Macao Asia's leading business and leisure destination. Facilities at the 3,896-bed hotel include a 53,000sq ft ballroom and three outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, business centre and kids zone, as well as a selection of restaurants.

The Shine Spa for Sheraton, has 15 treatment rooms, including five couples' rooms and is also the largest Shine Spa in Asia Pacific.

A fusion of east and west, it has some signature Macau treatments and uses Germaine De Capuccini products.

A second tower will open early next year.