This historical hotel was originally the Fortaleza da Barra fortress built by the Portuguese to defend Macau against pirates and invaders in the 17th century. A century later a chapel was dedicated to St. James at the same site. The Pousada De Sao Tiago Hotel is situated in a posh residential area near the A-Ma Temple, Maritime Museum and Gate of Understanding. It is ideal for travelers who want to explore Macau s entertainment and shopping hub.The hotel houses a swimming pool and the Os Gatos restaurant. Hotel amenities include bar, hotel/airport transfer, guests laundry facilities, restaurant, room service, and safety deposit box.The hotel offers just 20 rooms and four suites, most of which overlook the bay. Each room comes equipped with air-conditioning, balcony/terrace, bathrobes, hairdryer, Internet access, minibar, and Satellite TV.