Best Luxury 5 Star Hotels in Sao Paulo State

This five-star establishment is most unusual for São Paulo, in that it’s surrounded by greenery, namely the Burle Marx Park. This provides a real sense of retreat from the city’s unrelenting bustle, augmented by its Flora Spa. Palacio Tangara opened in 2017, gathering accolades from Conde Nast, Forbes Travel Guide and the Michelin Guide over the past few years. Multi-awarded Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opened his first South American restaurant here, serving a blend of French and Asian gastronomy with pops of Brazilian flavour. An alfresco terrace overlooks the outdoor pool and park, while the Burle Bar provides an indoor zone for elegant drinking.

Renowned for housing the largest Presidential Suite in Latin America, the skyscraper Tivoli is the place to be for superb views. The restaurant, SEEN, is 23 floors up, with 360-degree panoramas and award-winning chef William Ribeiro at the helm. There’s also a sushi bar with a sake menu and a relaxed bistro. Rooms are decorated in browns and creams, with contemporary simplicity and urban-chic touches. Tivoli Mofarrej’s Antara Spa offers Thai and Asian inspired treatments, including acupuncture, shiatsu and thalassotherapy. Don’t miss the craft drinks at MUST bar; the bartender Jessica Sanchez has been named best in Brazil and South America.

This hip design hotel rises upward on the city horizon and while the interiors may be minimalist, they reflect the area’s tropicality. Guests can take a dip in hot tubs secreted in a pretty Japanese garden, admire the suspended orchid garden, recline in barside spaghetti-like rope chairs and nibble on caviar in the sophisticated restaurant. The Japanese theme extends to the calming bedrooms; notably, the toilets which are equipped with high tech jets, dryers and heated seats, as well as contemporary Japanese style wall screens. Expect excellent service throughout the Emiliano and in its spa.

Another example of modernist architecture, Hotel Emiliano is the work of native designer Arthur Casas. The decor pays homage to Rio’s mid-century heyday, with neutral tones and a minimal approach. A restaurant, Emilie, serves forward-thinking Brazilian-French fusion cuisine and features a huge tropical living wall. On the rooftop, a long, narrow infinity pool overlooks Copacabana Beach. Treatments at the Santapele Spa are all about rebalancing the body and are based on the three pillars of relaxation, revitalisation and detoxification. Crisp white linens and tan leather armchairs are found in the bedrooms, along with Santapele toiletries (Emiliano’s own brand).

The Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim represents the global expansion of the Fasano Group, with recent openings in New York City and Bahia, Brazil. Designed by architect Marcio Kogan, the 60-room and 47-suite hotel combines classic Italian elements with contemporary touches. The lobby and bar feature furniture from the Italian company Minotti and pieces by national designers, as well as lamps and furniture from France, Italy, and Brazil. The property includes a second location of the renowned Gero restaurant, led by chef Lomanto Oliveira. Other amenities include a private lounge, spa treatment rooms, saunas, a gym, a business centre, babysitting services, and a rooftop bar and pool with panoramic views.

So named because of its striking exterior, this hotel is unlike any other in the city, or quite possibly, the world. Like Fasano, Unique is found in Jardins; a glass-walled, cactus-lined, long, thin rooftop pool giving an outlook over the district. This part of the hotel is the place to be at the weekends, with a legendary party vibe. Inside you’ll find architecture as surprising as the outside — a curved library, massive porthole windows and bold art installations. Don’t miss the brightly hued indoor pool; it has a slide, and, like the outdoor pool, underwater music. Unique has 94 bedrooms and suites, plus two restaurants and welcomes four-legged friends.

Set on Enseada beach and backed by tropical gardens, the Casa Grande is part colonial mansion, part palm-fringed resort. A large freeform pool leads down to the ocean, plus there are tennis courts, an area for billiards, ping pong tables, a fitness centre and mini golf to stay active. Guests have plenty of space to spread out in the suites, apartments and private chalets — the latter suiting families well. Kids have their own activities, pool, play area and menus, while adults can take advantage of the peace afforded by the spa. Casa Grande has six restaurants and bars.

Previously the Sofitel, this five-star Accor hotel is a few minutes walk from the Shopping Jequití, the island’s golf club and Mar Casado Beach. It has a full-service spa and a casino. But three appears to be the key number in terms of amenities; Hotel Jequitimar Guarujá Resort & SPA has three outdoor swimming pools, three tennis courts, three bars (including one by the pool) and three restaurants serving international, French and family-friendly fare. 301 bedrooms feature Egyptian cotton bedding and private balconies and some of the suites provide hot tubs on the balcony. And a flashy lobby overlooks a pillared indoor pool.

The Canopy by Hilton São Paulo Jardins Hotel offers luxurious and modern accommodation in the heart of the Jardins neighbourhood. The hotel’s idyllic location in an upper-class neighbourhood is within walking distance to the city’s main attractions such as Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Avenue and Oscar Freire Street. There is an excellent selection of stylish guestrooms and spacious suites with the King Bed Superior Corner City View Room offering panoramic views over São Paulo. Guests are invited to make the most of the on-site dining on offer at Stella Restaurant where local cuisine is served an accompanied by carefully selected wine and cocktail menus. There is an optional breakfast available to guests. A stay at this hotel entitles guests to the fully equipped fitness centre and contemporary business centre. This hotel is pet friendly.

The JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo offers luxurious accommodation and spectacular vistas over the city skyline and the Estaiada Bridge. There are 258 guestrooms and suites, which offer access to the exclusive Executive Lounge, with the Presidential Suite with Skyline View being the hotel’s top offering. The all-day Restaurante Neto serves a delightful fusion of Italian and Brazilian cuisine while the Caju Cocktail Bar offers more than just creative cocktails, there is a live music performance every night. The hotel provides guests the opportunity to escape in the indoor swimming pool. The Spa by JW also invites guests to unwind with a treatment or make the most of the wellness facilities. The fully equipped fitness centre has floor-to-ceiling windows which provide truly exceptional views over Sāo Paulo. This hotel is pet friendly.

In the city’s business district, you’ll find the luxurious Grand Hyatt São Paulo. The hotel is conveniently located close to some of the city’s main attractions and is ideal for all types of travellers, be it for business or for pleasure. The hotel boasts a stunning array of light and modern guestrooms and suites featuring the spacious Presidential Suite with a balcony and a marble jetted tub overlooking the city. There is an exclusive 20th-floor Grand Club Lounge offering spectacular views to guests in the club and suite accommodations. Guests should be sure not to miss the on-site C Restaurant where Brazilian, Italian and Portuguese flavours combine and create a truly unique dining experience. This hotel offers a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool with seasonal bar service. Amanary Spa offers relaxing and rejuvenating treatments and wellness facilities. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre with the option of a personal trainer and a sauna for rest or recovery.

Situated in the heart of Berrini Street in the city’s main business area, the Sheraton São Paulo WTC Hotel offers a comfortable stay in a contemporary setting. There is a spectacular selection of luxurious guestrooms and suites which features the two-bedroom Presidential Suite and its exquisite amenities. The hotel itself offers on-site dining at DOK Restaurant where guests can indulge in Brazilian specialties or thanks to the hotel’s unique location inside a mall, there are more than 20 additional dining options as well as being surrounded by shops, salons and markets. The hotel is also home to DOT Lobby Bar and boasts a stunning outdoor swimming pool with DEK Pool Bar on hand to serve you drinks without interrupting you relaxation time. Guests can unwind in the comfort of their own rooms with the in-room spa treatments available. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel has every modern comfort and beyond, there is even a helipad. This hotel is pet friendly.