The Venetian, Parisian or Londoner — which is your pick?

Sands China, the operator of Macao's largest integrated resort complex, runs four hotels and resorts in the Cotai Strip area alone. Three of them — the Venetian Macao, the Parisian Macao and the Londoner Macao — recreate famous global landmarks and have become favorites among tourists.

The resorts are all connected in a single indoor corridor stretching from the Parisian Macao through the Venetian Macao and the Shoppes at Four Seasons to the Londoner Macao, making the complex a popular refuge from Macao's sweltering heat. Along the passageway, visitors can browse more than 750 shops, dine at 150 restaurants and enjoy three theaters and convention spaces.

The first of the three to open was the Venetian Macao. All 3,000 of its rooms are suites measuring 70 square meters — roughly twice the size of its Las Vegas counterpart. The interiors draw on the imagery of Venice: floor patterns mimic the shimmering ripples of a lagoon, and the furniture was inspired by Venetian gondolas and ornate textiles. A split-level layout separates the bedroom from the living area.

The gondolas the Venetian Macao is known for are still gliding through the indoor canals of the 93,000-square-meter Shoppes at the Venetian, with gondoliers singing Italian folk songs as they ferry guests. The resort opened in 2007 as the largest in Asia and marks its 20th anniversary next year. Sands China plans to begin a phased renovation to upgrade aging facilities.

The Parisian Macao, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, faithfully captures the spirit of Paris — the "City of Light." A half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower stands in front of the resort, while the reception and concierge areas, inspired by the Palace of Versailles from the reign of Louis XIV, are adorned with sweeping murals, chandeliers and antique rugs that evoke the grandeur of that era.

The 2,333 guest rooms and suites take a different approach from the grand public spaces, opting for a modern French sensibility. White and gray form the base palette, accented with navy. Bathrooms are finished in marble, and the amenities are stocked with products from the French brand Lanvin to reinforce the Parisian feel.

The most recently built of the three, the Londoner Macao takes its cues from London. The exterior is modeled on the Palace of Westminster, home to the British Parliament, and two standout features greet visitors on arrival: a 96-meter Elizabeth Tower — matching the height of the real structure — and a porte-cochère covered by a glass canopy.

Just inside the entrance, the Crystal Palace lobby, inspired by London's Claridge's hotel, is designed to feel like a light-filled palace. Guests can also ride in a Black Cab Escape — a replica of the iconic London taxi — or hop aboard a Double Decker Adventure on a red double-decker bus. The Crystal Palace also stages a changing-of-the-guard ceremony modeled on the one at Buckingham Palace.

The Londoner Grand hotel within the complex blends the appeal of a British lifestyle with Macao's own cultural character. Divided into the Baker Tower and the Bond Tower, the hotel uses navy and white as its base colors, reinterpreting classic British design in a contemporary way to create an elegant and refined space.