Content Writer: Janice Chew • Monday, 25/11/2025 - 17:41:44 - PM
The 199-room ultra-luxury hotel on Cotai, The 13 Hotel, has publicly advertised 46 job openings, signalling that the property is actively preparing for a relaunch or reopening phase. The roles span a wide range of functions: personnel and finance department staff, laundry attendants, drivers, receptionists, private butlers, gardeners, cleaning personnel, engineering technicians and supervisors, and food & beverage service positions.
The hotel was sold in June 2025 for HK$600 million (US$76 million) after having been on the market for some time with an original asking price of HK$2.4 billion (US$309 million). The buyer is reported to be a company called Chang Fu Investment Limited, linked to family members of a local investor. The sale came after the project had been stagnant — originally envisioned as a VIP gaming-driven hotel with 66 gaming tables, but eventually opening in 2018 without gaming and subsequently facing financial distress.
According to executives from real-estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the new owner intends to redesign and renovate the property to create a “new tourist landmark” on Cotai, aligning with Macau’s tourism recovery. JLL’s Macau Director of Value and Risk Advisory noted that hotel occupancy rates have improved and the transaction reflects investor confidence in Macau’s tourism rebound.
In context, the recruitment drive and renovation efforts come as Macau continues to recover from the pandemic. The hotel originally opened during a downturn and lacked gaming operations, which frustrated its initial positioning. The renewed focus on staffing and operations suggests that the new owners are aiming to reposition The 13 as a fully operational ultra-luxury hotel, potentially with enhanced amenities and F&B offerings.