WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 368

SÃO PAULO CITY

JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Pousada Dona Zilah 0 z 7 \\
Alameda Franca 1633, Jardins, 01422 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 18 Map 4 D2
A pleasant B&B, the Dona Zilah is located in a small converted town house in the heart of fashionable Jardins. It
offers one of the most attractive deals in this expensive area, and is close to the best restaurants, bars, cinemas,
shops, and art galleries. Parking is limited. www.zilah.com
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Othon Suites 0 S ÷ z ∑ \\\
Rua Guarará 511, Jardins, 01425 001 Tel [phone] Rooms 51 Map 4 E4
The Othon offers 52 airy rooms arranged over 21 floors in São Paolo's best café and shopping district, and close to
the city's large green space, Ibirapuera Park. The price includes a buffet breakfast with plenty of choice, and there are
good off-season discounts available through the website. www.hoteis-othonhotels.com.br
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Maksoud Plaza 0 ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\
Alameda Campinas 150, Jardins, 01404 900 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 416 Map 4 F3
Just off Avenida Paulista, the Maksoud Plaza is an old-fashioned but well-kept business hotel with superb views
out over the city from the upper floors. A limousine service is available on request to and from Congonhas
Domestic Airport and Guarulhos International Airport. www.maksoud.com.br
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Emiliano 0 ÷ z h ∑ \\\\\
Rua Oscar Freire 384, Jardins Tel [phone] Rooms 57 Map 4 D3
One of the city's finest designer hotels, the Emiliano mixes opulence with refinement. Suites have thick carpets,
leather sofas, and luxurious beds covered in rich Egyptian cotton sheets. Fittings are by famous designers, including
the Campana brothers, Fernando and Humberto. Valet parking is available. www.emiliano.com.br
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Fasano 0 S ÷ z h ∑ \\\\\
Rua Vittorio Fasano 88, Jardins, 01414 020 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 64 Map 4 D3
The most understated and sophisticated of the city's luxury hotels, the Fasano feels like a gentleman's club for
the new millennium. It boasts one of Brazil's finest Italian restaurants, Fasano (see p399) . All rooms come as
suites. Valet parking is available. www.fasano.com.br
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Hotel Unique 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Brigadeiro Luís Antonio 4700, Jardins Tel [phone] Rooms 95 Map 4 E5
The most self-consciously designer hotel in Brazil, the Unique is a giant half-orange on stilts, with 7-ft (2-m)
wide porthole windows and a splendid cavernous lobby (see p146) . The tail-end suites have floors that curve up
to meet the ceiling. Sky, the rooftop bar with good views, serves wonderful cocktails. www.hotelunique.com
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA L'Hotel 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Alameda Campinas 266, Bela Vista Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 79 Map 4 F3
Mock-New York meets mock-European in this hotel with sober antique and classical furniture. A quiet atmosphere
prevails throughout and the service is impressive. All rooms are tastefully decorated, and there is a respectable
on-site restaurant. Valet parking is available. Convenient for Avenida Paulista. www.lhotel.com.br
JARDINS & AVENIDA PAULISTA Renaissance 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Rua Alameda Santos 2233, Jardins Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 452 Map 4 E2
A popular business hotel near Jardins and Avenida Paulista with conference rooms and excellent communication and
business facilities. What the rooms lack in character they make up for with comfort. It may be a better idea to dine
in one of the nearby places than in the on-site restaurant. www.marriott.com.br
SERRA DA CANTAREIRA Unique Garden

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Estrada Laramara 3500, Mairiporã Tel [phone] Rooms 25
One of South America's great spa hotels, this place has beautifully designed individual bungalows set in a rainforest
in the Serra da Cantareira mountains, a 40-minute ride from the city center. Superb facilities, treatments, and food
are on offer. Children are not allowed. www.uniquegarden.com.br
THE NEW CENTER Grand Hyatt 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av das Nacoes Unidas 13301, Brooklin Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 470
This is the best business hotel in the city and convenient for the business center around Avenida Luis Carlos Berrini.
The top-floor suites are carefully designed and have magnificent views, and the excellent spa, restaurants, and bars
attract fashionable São Paulo residents. http://saopaulo.grand.hyatt.com
THE NEW CENTER Hilton São Paulo Morumbi

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Av das Nacoes Unidas 12901, Brooklin Tel [phone] Rooms 485
The business-like modern apartments at this upscale hotel come stylishly equipped with a separate living room,
kitchenette, en suite bathroom, and executive lounge access. Continental breakfast and refreshments are compli-
mentary. On-site dining options include the Canvas Bar & Grill, Sol & Sombra, and Caffè Cino. www.hilton.com

Key to Price Guide see p366 Key to Symbols see back cover flap