Macau’s long-abandoned Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel in Taipa, located next to Melco’s Altira Hotel, has been renamed the Gold Coast Hotel and is slated to reopen in the second quarter of 2026, according to promotional materials displayed at the property.
The redevelopment marks the first significant progress at the site since the hotel ceased operations nearly a decade ago.
Situated on the same roundabout as Altira, the former five-star property—previously known as the New Century Hotel—once housed the Greek Mythology Casino, a landmark attraction for mainland Chinese and regional visitors.
The casino suspended operations in late 2015 after the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) ordered its closure for “interior renovation.” The hotel itself was later shut down by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in July 2016 due to safety and management issues, and its license was officially returned to authorities in early 2017. The property has remained idle ever since.
Recent activity suggests that a new owner has taken over the site, with construction vehicles entering the grounds and new signage indicating corporate offices associated with Yoho Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel (located on the Macau peninsula across from Wynn Macau).
Public construction filings list the name ‘Gold Coast Hotel’, although no Chinese name has yet been announced.
Promotional banners at the property indicate that the Gold Coast Hotel is targeting a second-quarter 2026 opening. Details of the redevelopment—including the future positioning, facilities, and whether any gaming-related elements could be included—have yet to be disclosed.
