Alameda Santos 2233, Sao Paulo, Brazil | (618) 248-8274
Upscale high-rise hotel one block from bustling Paulista Avenue
Chic, renovated rooms with spacious marble bathrooms and gorgeous city views
In-room amenities include minibars (fee), flat-screen TVs, and coffee facilities
Club Level Rooms get access to a lounge with drinks and snacks
Three restaurants, including an airy main restaurant and a lobby-level sushi and cocktail bar, plus 24-hour room service
Nice outdoor pool area with a few lounge chairs
Huge, well-equipped fitness center open 24 hours
Updated spa with 10 treatment rooms, a whirlpool, and full menu of services
More than 20,000 feet of event space including a 200-seat theater
Free weekly walking tours of Paulista Avenue
Nightly reception in lobby with free drink
Valet parking (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout for Marriott members (free program)
Some street noise from the busy road
Wi-Fi only free for Marriott rewards members -- free to sign up
Pool is on the small side
The enormous and upscale Renaissance Sao Paulo has a lot going on: it’s a popular wedding venue, a massive convention and special-events center, and a high-rise hotel with three restaurants, outdoor pool, modern spa, huge fitness center, and even a 200-seat theater. All this, and the hotel offers fast access to Paulista Avenue. With so much going on, you’d think the rooms themselves may be an afterthought, but that’s certainly not the case. The hotel’s 444 rooms and suites are yet another highlight, each with spacious marble bathrooms, flat-screen LCD TVs, and city views. This business-traveler focused mega-hotel is much like the city of Sao Paulo itself: bustling, chic, and worldly. The major downsides are a small pool and some street noise from the road. For a smaller and cheaper alternative near Paulista Avenue, check rates at the Landmark Residence Hotel.