Modernist cultural atelier
Glass walls dissolve boundaries between the light-filled lobby and native gardens, framing an open courtyard centered on large-scale contemporary Brazilian art.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Arthur Casas arranged the tower around an open-air courtyard displaying Nuno Ramos art.
Notable
Private balconies sit behind folding metal louvers, finished with green marble and leather.
Notable
Mid-century Brazilian furniture fills the lounges, and Sarau Bar hosts vinyl listening sessions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The way it’s laid out, you could flit from spa to meal to conference call to bed…without ever losing sight of his sophisticated, upcycled aesthetic.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in Pinheiros off Avenida Faria Lima, the property is a short stroll from premier corporate towers, art galleries, and acclaimed restaurants.
The rooms
Behind folding metal louvers, private balconies open into quiet spaces styled with green marble, rich leather, and hand-woven throws.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Terracotta daybeds line the heated indoor lap pool, enclosed in glass overlooking the garden treetops.
The sauna and spa
Large windows open the wood-paneled sauna to garden greenery, beside treatment rooms using botanical L'Occitane products.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights sit behind floor-to-ceiling windows facing the surrounding tree canopy.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Cha Cha Boulangerie
Artisanal sourdough breads and French pastries come fresh daily from the bakery ovens of restaurateur Charlô Whately.
Inside the long, light-filled hotel lobby, floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows make the tropical flora outside omnipresent and showcase another garden on the opposite side of the space.
At the table
Sarau Bar shakes Gabriel Santana cocktails beneath mirrored lattice walls, and Bistrô Charlô serves Brazilian-influenced French dishes.
How it began
Replacing traditional security walls with a deep landscaped setback, the tower opens directly to the sidewalk through clusters of native ipê trees.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.