Heritage Design
Rosewood São Paulo
“Vertical forest atelier”
Torre Mata Atlântica - Rosewood
“Vertical forest showpiece”
Soho House São Paulo
“Modernist hospital showcase”
Social Design
Fasano Hotel
“Midcentury Jardins flagship”
Soho House São Paulo
“Modernist hospital showcase”
Hotel Unique
“Sculptural copper showpiece”
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
“Tropical glasshouse showcase”
Wellness
Meliá Jardim Europa
“Executive business tower”
L'Hotel PortoBay São Paulo
“Classical European boutique”
Grand Hyatt São Paulo
“Riverfront business tower”
W São Paulo
“Modernist high-rise eyrie”
JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo
“Sculptural riverfront sanctuary”
Palácio Tangará
“Atlantic forest citadel”
Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim
“Brazilian modernist tower”
Emiliano Sao Paulo, an SLH Hotel
“Jardins design sanctum”
Lively
Pulso Hotel Faria Lima
“Modernist cultural atelier”
Fasano Hotel
“Midcentury Jardins flagship”
Emiliano Sao Paulo, an SLH Hotel
“Jardins design sanctum”
Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim
“Brazilian modernist tower”
W São Paulo
“Modernist high-rise eyrie”
Meliá Jardim Europa
“Executive business tower”
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Torre Mata Atlântica - Rosewood
“Vertical forest showpiece”
Rosewood São Paulo
“Vertical forest atelier”
Palácio Tangará
“Atlantic forest citadel”
Hotel Unique
“Sculptural copper showpiece”
Wellness Central or lively
Grand Hyatt São Paulo
“Riverfront business tower”
L'Hotel PortoBay São Paulo
“Classical European boutique”
JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo
“Sculptural riverfront sanctuary”
Design
Canopy by Hilton Sao Paulo Jardins
“Modernist residential tower hotel”
Pulso Hotel Faria Lima
“Modernist cultural atelier”
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo Hotel
“Tropical glasshouse showcase”
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Canopy by Hilton Sao Paulo JardinsModernist residential tower hotelDesignSocialLocal$$E
Emiliano Sao Paulo, an SLH HotelIndoor heated plunge pool in the top-floor Cube Suite and Japanese ofuro tubs in the spa area.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$F
Fasano HotelIndoor heated rooftop pool on the 21st and 22nd floors with floor-to-ceiling Crittall windows and city views.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$G
Grand Hyatt São PauloMosaic-tiled heated indoor swimming pool and heated outdoor swimming pool set in landscaped deck gardens.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$H
Hotel Fasano São Paulo ItaimRooftop heated outdoor infinity lap pool with solarium on the 21st floor.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Hotel UniqueOpen-air crimson-red mosaic-tiled rooftop swimming pool with underwater sound system, plus heated indoor pools with a waterslide entrance.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$J
JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo18-meter heated indoor-outdoor swimming pool with outdoor sundeck and wet deck.DesignLuxeWellness$$$L
L'Hotel PortoBay São PauloHeated indoor swimming pool beneath a retractable glass roof with a living vertical plant wall.WellnessDesignLuxe$$M
Meliá Jardim Europa25th-floor outdoor rooftop swimming pool with surrounding sun deck and loungers.WellnessLuxeLocal$$P
Palácio TangaráHeated outdoor semi-Olympic swimming pool and heated indoor subterranean lap pool with skylightsLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Pulso Hotel Faria LimaHeated indoor glass-encased lap pool with skyline viewsDesignLuxeLocal$$$R
Rosewood São PauloEmerald Garden ground-level pool tiled in 40 shades of blue and green mosaic tiles; adults-only Belavista rooftop infinity pool lined with hand-painted Sandra Cinto tilesDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$S
Sheraton Sao Paulo WTC HotelOutdoor heated swimming pool with a vintage-inspired striped deck, set alongside a glass atrium and vertical garden wallDesignLuxeSocial$$ Soho House São PauloOpen-air rooftop swimming pool framed by tropical plants, sun loungers, and city viewsDesignSocialHeritage$$$$T
Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo HotelHeated outdoor swimming pool set in a tropical garden courtyard with decor by Amir SlamaDesignLuxeSocial$$$$ Torre Mata Atlântica - RosewoodTwo outdoor heated swimming pools, including a rooftop infinity pool and a garden poolDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$W
W São PauloWET Deck outdoor rooftop pool and private treatment pools within AWAY SpaDesignWellnessSocial$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.