Very nice hotel in central location. Lots of amenities to choose from. Executive lounge in top…read morefloors with great view of the city. Big spread for breakfast or you can order from the kitchen a la carte. They have a floor dedicated to the gym, spa and pool. The pool area is good size with plenty of chairs, nice way to spend a lazy morning. Gym is big space with all the basics covered. Rooms themselves is where the hotel doesnt shine. They are small, bathrooms are big, but could use some upgrading as everything has seen better days. Was only there 1 night so didnt bother to ask for upgrade, but none was offered and I even contacted the hotel in advance of my stay (plenty of bigger rooms were still for sale day of check-in). I would here again if the price was right and for a short solo stay.

My first time in São Paulo and had a good time. As for the hotel, the staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful. It was clean and maintained well. The downside was my room was always very hot despite the A/C being set at the lowest temperature of 65f. There was also a significant amount of construction going on at the hotel that included drilling above my room. It was very noisy making Impossible to work or after my red eye flight into the country to sleep. I will be returning next month but sadly, I will seek out a different hotel.

Hotel Tivoli is a standout property in the heart of São Paulo--elegant, comfortable, and…read morewell-located without feeling overly flashy. It's walking distance to great shopping and dining, making it especially convenient if you're in town for work or leisure (or both). The Room My room was spacious, with sweeping city views and--perhaps most importantly for me--excellent air conditioning. A real win for anyone who likes to keep their room fridge-level cold. Amenities include a Nespresso machine, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and plush towels. Flip flops are also provided, which is standard for many luxury hotels in Brazil but still a nice touch. The turndown service was a small but appreciated detail after long days of meetings. The Rooftop One of the hotel's best features is the rooftop restaurant and bar. It's also where breakfast is served, and the views are worth waking up for. The space is beautifully designed--sophisticated but not stiff--and offers a great perspective over São Paulo's skyline. Breakfast is classic Brazilian: a buffet with fresh fruit, breads, pastries, cold cuts, juices, and solid coffee. You can also order à la carte items like omelets, tapioca, or specialty coffees if you want something made to order. The Service Staff across the board were warm, helpful, and professional. From check-in to restaurant service, everything felt smooth and attentive without being overdone

A great hotel in a nice neighborhood in Sao Paulo. Very close to busy streets with restaurants and…read moreshops, but far enough away to feel like a garden oasis. The staff was great, English speaking. The rooftop restaurant, Seen, was a great onsite restaurant but make reservations even if you are a guest, and the breakfast buffet is solid. The ground floor bar was quite nice and a great place for a recap meeting or pre dinner drink. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and updated, score if you face the park. I got a nice upgrade to a room with a sitting area separate from the bedroom. The pool is a bit small and is just off the lobby bar. ATM onsite in the basement.

Kind of okay if you get the right rate, but five star hotels do not:…read more - have a wifi system that requires a user to log in on each of their devices (the best hotel customers will generally have two or three Apple devices which are capable of sharing wifi logins so who the hell designs a system that precludes this?) - restrict the wifi devices that a guest can use to three ofewer than - have a constant stream of random locals walking through the reception and lounge in order to use the gym - have a pool on only the 3rd floor that is overlooked by every surrounding building and three surrounding building sites - have a bedside audio clock that has the original fat iPod connector that Apple hasn't built devices for at any point in the past decade - have installed a global electrical adopter in such a way that it is so close to the desk on which it is mounted that only one of the two available sockets can possibly be used.

When friends heard I was going to São Paulo they didn't say "that's fabulous". Without fail they…read moresaid "why?", with concern, before voicing their experiences which ranged from: * Being pick-pocketed at the airport; * Having things stolen from them as they laid beside those things on the beach; * Being robbed at gunpoint, en masse, during the afternoon at a private party in a friend's home; and * Being certain that a kidnapping was imminent. I'd be lying if I didn't say these stories left me concerned for my safety. I was arriving in São Paulo solo and meeting with my son later that night, hopefully. After much research I settled on the InterContinental where, for approximately $195/night including a beautiful daily buffet breakfast for two I believed my son and I would be less likely to fall victim to anything undesirable. Mission accomplished. The InterContinental chain of hotels is a leap above the places I generally stay. Research seemed to indicate it was a hotel for business people though not located in a solely business district. From what I could tell, it was located in a relatively safe area, in one of the nicest parts of São Paulo. Though the InterContinental clearly attracts many business people (airline captains too) pleasure travelers shouldn't hesitate to stay here. I found it to be one of the best hotel experiences I've had. Not only was it in a busy, upscale neighborhood but it's very close to the subway, MASP, and some of the best shopping and dining areas of SP. The hotel was immaculate and safe (the lobby area is watched closely, the elevator requires a room key, access to the pool does as well). The front desk staff and concierge were helpful, considerate, and spoke English. The bar area is lovely and doesn't gouge on prices. The breakfast buffet is unequaled: 6 different kinds of fresh fruit juice (including acai), omelets made to order, probiotics, fresh fruits, and even a Japanese breakfast (you won't really need to eat again until dinner). The room itself was well outfitted. The lush beds held every sort of pillow imaginable. The shower had great water pressure. A separate bathtub was enticing enough to lure me in. The room temperature was easily and accurately controlled and wifi was perfect. I was left with nothing to complain about. Well, perhaps. The day after his arrival my son decided to go for a swim in the rooftop pool we'd viewed from our 15th floor room. We arrived there only to learn that the entire thing was 2.5 feet deep which gave us both a good laugh. Objects in the window may be smaller than they appear. Still, the pool and sunning patio was immaculate and lovely. If I were a business traveler or air captain I'd happily stay here. But on my own dime, as a pleasure traveler? I'd definitely stay here. You can put me safely in the big, huge fan category.

Currently staying at Fasano São Paulo and this arguably is the finest hotel I have ever stayed at…read more Excellent location (proximity to Oscar Freire, alone, is reason enough to choose Fasano over other luxury SP hotels) fantastic staff, and impeccably designed rooms. I have not had any issues that a few others posted about and the hotel is quite homey. They welcome you like a king upon arrival and have a plate of grapes and apples and chocolate brigadeiros waiting for you. The room has modern creature comfort amenities and the shower supplies are first class. To give you an example of how far this hotel goes to please its guests, the in house gym was closed for repairs 1-2 days during my stay. To make up for that the hotel arranged for a complimentary day pass at a nearby BodyTech gym ($30 value) at no cost and even picked up the taxi tab. Great turn down service with havianas placed bedside each night. The in house restaurants and Baretto Lounge are equally impressive--great Italian food and bossanova music. This hotel is on par or better than a Four Seasons and is a member of the distinguished Leading Hotels of the World group....the new Rosewood is getting a lot of attention but after checking out their common areas I still would prefer Fasano. There also is an upscale mall featuring premium stores such as Gucci and Dior along with excellent restaurants attached to the hotel--comes across to me as a smaller version of Bal Harbour Shops.

Fasano is a gorgeous restaurant housed inside Hotel Fasano, complete with all the trappings of a…read morefine dining establishment in Paris or Lyon. You can tell that each waiter is stepped in tradition and formal practices to complement the luxurious library feeling inside. The wine wall that floats in the back of the restaurant is stunning, and it's also now part of my personal "future dream house" goals. Naturally, there is quite a wide wine selection, which is heavy on Italy but also covers many other regions and grapes. I enjoyed the 2017 Carmenere, which paired beautifully with duck. The starter of asparagus soup set off the meal. While I'm normally not too big on asparagus, this soup nicely muted the harshness of regular asparagus while retaining just enough of the flavor to be perfect. The veal-stuffed pasta was divine! This isn't a preparation that I have seen too many places, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The veal wonderfully complemented the pasta itself and was a perfect portion size. My lamb and polenta main dish was a generous portion size, with the lamb being cooked perfectly. It was just great. We rounded things out with a beautifully presented dessert plate. From start to finish, this was a delightful, delectable experience.

Very clean, dependable and safe. I like the fact that they have US plugs in the room, Natura…read moreamenities, and the price just can't be beat - I usually find a room for around $US50-60 per night. Centrally located, great access to some good restaurants and some shopping, but not an area to walk around at night. Staff is generally all fluent in English, good business or tourist hotel. Showers work great, nice hot water and you never get electrocuted here. Wifi is free and staff is exceptionally helpful.

So my review is generous to give them 4 stars and it is relative to the location and norms of the…read moreSão Paulo hotel experience. The staff were very nice however communicating with them is a challenge because they don't understand English well (no one's fault! I'm in their country but wanted to mention that). Basics are easy but beyond that can be a challenge. The room is small but sufficient and had decent linens but the quality of the mattress was fair. The location is fabulous. There are tons of great restaurants and shopping within an easy walking distance, right behind the library (Biblioteca Mario de Andrade) that we didn't see until the second day. It is an a HUGE and confusing intersection that you can easily lose your way if you don't pay attention. There are about 6-8 streets that converge onto the intersection of the hotel. I wouldn't recommend a car if you're a foreigner because they drive crazy and it is difficult to get around that city even for locals. My two biggest complaints with the hotel has to do with the noise level and wifi. I was on the 22nd floor and could hear everything on the streets. I was often awaken by the noise so they don't have good windows and/or insulation. The wifi is very slow and unreliable. I could not do FaceTime and I often got hung up on other things so long it was frustrating. They need to upgrade their system. I did see that they had wired computers on the first floor for use but I preferred to use my own equipment from my room. The bathroom is standard but don't expect a face towel. They give you a bath and hand towel--one per person unless you ask for more. Their gym was pretty good. 4 treadmills, a couple of bikes, free weights, and machines. No pool or hot tub. They also do not have a spa, which was disappointing. You could tell they once had one so it must not have been success. I saw the restaurant but didn't use it. It looked nice but we read reviews that suggested to go to the local places due to price and quality. The bar 365 looked decent with reasonable prices but we didn't use it either. They have some good "green" initiatives there. Most of the hallway lights are on sensors and of course you have the option of skipping new towels or sheets. They commit to planting trees whenever guests decline these services. You also have to use your room key (Like European hotels) in a slot near the door while in the room to turn on lights or electric. However I think this is also why my iPad didn't charge while I was gone. Don't use the mini bar. It's incredibly overpriced like most. I believe a small container of Pringles (around $1usd) was $13 Rheis. Be prepared to pay double for all things in Brazil even with our exchange rate. Bring your own snacks because chocolate is almost impossible to find or costs a lot. When I weigh all things, I think it's a pretty good hotel esp due to the location, cleanliness and friendly staff. Google translate is fantastic. Use it.

Very clean and secure. The lobby always had at least 2 porters and 2 behind the reception desk. You…read morehave to insert your room key card in the elevator before it takes you to your floor and it will only take you to your floor or the common areas. I only stayed a night but service was very friendly and clean. The room that I had had 2 sets of windows so I can hear the street noise even though I was on the 12th floor, but that's always the case in a major city. Overall a pretty good place to stay.

I am going to start what was good in this hotel and the location is great and the employees are…read morewonderful I was sorry for them have to work in the front desk shivering because was 39 F and the hotel didn't have heat and also didn't have heat in the rooms and was terrible besides this our bathroom have a big linking under the tub and we wake up with the bathroom floating . If you want a quite hotel don't go in this one , very noise from everywhere street and others rooms.

A 2-night stay. Have to use key card to access floor, good…read moresafety measure. You can only obtain a keycard with a passport. Front desk is helpful and provides assistance ASAP. WIFI is sluggish in the room (I was on 3rd floor) - slower than my roaming 3G. I can adjust temperature in the room, awesome! Clean and well kept, everything functional (didn't use TV though). Very reasonable pricing for the amenities in place. Breakfast includes a variety. Lunch menu is also reasonable (but SP seafood is not recommended in general because it won't be the most fresh unless you pay a premium). Very close to a nearby supermarket, less than a 10 minute walk to the Cicade Shopping center. Plenty of other local eateries to choose from as well.

Great value for a small hotel! They are very friendly. Good service. On top of things. Breakfast…read morewas included and mine! What a feast! One of the largest choices of healthy stuff (mostly) on the table. Their fitness center was tiny, but I really did not expect anything else considering the size of the hotel. Highly recommended if you are looking for a nice clean hotel in Sao Paulo at a good rate.