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Recommended Hotel:
Sonesta Sao Paulo Ibirapuera

Among São Paulo’s soaring skyscrapers, the newly-opened Sonesta São Paulo Ibirapuera is a sleek home base for couples looking for the convenience of a centrally located property and the ease of a five-star hotel.

From the moment the two of you walk into the soaring, 21-story atrium, you’ll notice the sense of style which sets this hotel, like others in the Boston-based chain, apart. Sonesta boasts an art collection of over 7000 pieces and this hotel showcases São Paulo artists, highlighting a different artist on each floor. The creative flair of this hotel continues in touches such as the staff uniforms, each created by a designer who typically creates opera costumes.

Dining

Creative juices flow in the kitchen as well. The hotel’s Tabu Restaurant features a fusion of Asian and Italian tastes. Arrive early for a drink at the bar, and don’t miss the caipirinhas, Brazil’s national drink, a potent blend of cane sugar liquor, sugar, and limes.

Rooms

Guest rooms are sleek and modern with extras including complimentary high-speed wireless internet, satellite TV, and a minbar. Corner rooms on floor 17, 18, and 19 have balconies, a good way to enjoy the skyline. If the two of you don’t have a balcony, ride up to the rooftop for a bird’s eye view of the city.

You’ll also have access to the fitness facility and an indoor pool. Massages are available, perfect for working out those post-flight kinks.

SuperClubs

You might notice brochures for SuperClubs resorts in the lobby. The reason? SuperClubs, the Jamaica-based all-inclusive chain, has the management contract on the hotel. SuperClubs also owns Breezes Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, soon to be joined by Breezes Recife.

For more information:

Sonesta São Paulo Iberapuera
Avenida Iberapuera, 2534
Maoema, São Paulo
www.sonesta.com
www.superclubs.com

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