5 Best Hotels in Greater São Paulo, São Paulo

With a decor that hints at 1940s modern but is undeniably 21st-century chic, the Hotel Fasano caters to those for whom money is a mere detail. Rooms have Eames chairs, leather headboards, parquet floors, huge windows, and walk-in closets. The restaurant off the lobby with the same name exudes the same deep sense of luxury.

The hotel's unique and bold design catches the eye. It's a project created by the acclaimed architect Ruy Ohtake and is one of the most luxurious and sought-after hotels in São Paulo. Those who have the opportunity to visit the hotel are even more impressed: on the rooftop, there's a trendy restaurant (open to the public) with an iconic red pool (for guests only). At check-in, you are greeted with Veuve Clicquot and taken to one of the 87 rooms, completely renovated in 2024, all featuring cutting-edge technology and automation. The lights turn on at the touch of your feet on the floor. The rooms have extremely comfortable king-size beds and bathtubs, all in an elegant style. The TV, when turned off, looks like a perfect mirror, and there's an integrated ambient sound system.

The InterContinental consistently receives rave reviews because of the attention paid to every detail, including the pillows (guests choose among six different types). Service is likewise attentive, and both the private and public areas are well appointed. Creams, pastels, and marble come together with seamless sophistication and elegance. The lobby bar stays abuzz.

Compared to the top-of-the line chain hotels on Paulista, L'Hotel PortoBay São Paulo stands out as a truly special experience. Though the famous Parisian hotel of the same name is its declared muse, the luxury here is understated rather than decadent. The Mediterranean dining room and the English-style piano bar that faces it are twin gems. The top-floor pool has a retractable roof, the Japanese ofuro baths are heated upon request, and every guest gets a pair of brown and gold Havaianas flip-flops. The hotel underwent a complete renovation that began in 2023, encompassing its bar, restaurant, and all rooms, and was completed in mid-2024.

In case the rooftop helipad doesn't say it all, the striking lines of the red-and-black granite lobby announce one serious business hotel. The fitness center is among the largest in Latin America in a hotel, complemented by a juice bar/cybercafé. On weekends there's a play at the hotel's own theater. Those staying in suites have use of the executive lounge and an array of ultraluxurious services.