This study explores the self-perceptions of working and living conditions of foreign workers in Macao’s hotel industry, based on a literature review, questionnaire and interview survey. Results indicate that foreign workers in Macao’s hotel industry generally show a high level of identification with their current job and wish to stay on. The perceived advantages of their job include relatively high salary, pleasant work environment and the opportunity to gain industry experience. The perceived disadvantages among foreign workers – especially those who have stayed in Macao for less than six months – include low affective identification, narrow social circles, and monotonous leisure time. The findings also indicate that most foreign workers hope to extend their contract, gain career advancement opportunities and equal pay and social security benefits with local employees. The implications of these findings are also discussed in this paper.