I honestly do not even know where to start with this review? The perfect hotel didn't exist until I…read morestayed here. In so many ways this place was so lovely that even this review will not ever do it justice. Just book it and stay here, you will not be sorry. In so many ways I feel that everyone that utilizes this hotel wants to keep it a secret, it's so posh and easy to stay here, I see why people live at Ca'd'Oro too. A few things to get out of the way before I start this rather long and detailed review. I've been to São Paulo many times, it's an unbelievable place to see, staying here will make it that much more unbelievable. The vibe here is so ultra private, luxurious and secluded you don't even feel like you are in São Paulo, and that's a good thing. When you open your curtains and look out at this global city in the morning, afternoon and evening....you will feel so blessed. São Paulo is a mega city. The metropolis is an alpha global city, and the most populous city in Brasil, the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. There is no shortage of anything in São Paulo, other than space. You could stay anywhere while you're here, don't screw this up and for sure stay here. I'm going to try to best explain why you should stay here. Because seriously, this is hands down my top 3 hotels ever. Forever. In the case of Ca'd'Oro it has the location that is perfect for being able to strike out and see and navigate as much as the city as possible, whether its business or pleasure Hotel Ca'd'Oro is the place for you. São Paulo is not easy to navigate, its old, has heavy traffic and pollution, it's over populated and the city grew too fast since day one. Hotel Ca'd'Oro is seriously your refuge from all of that, it's like a safety zone after a long day dealing with the stress that São Paulo can undoubtedly bring. The hotel itself is very boutique, the feeling of seclusion almost makes you feel bad for the rest of the city, you will feel spoiled here your entire stay. You will feel as you are the only ones staying at this hotel for several reasons. The first reason, the warmth of the employees and staff here, they make you feel so welcome and special. The staff/family here are absolutely the warmest and most loving people you'll ever meet. The second reason is that every single floor isn't part of the hotel, it's actual residences, this is such a cool hybrid idea. One that could only work here. The level of class in São Paulo is simply higher than the metros of the US, guests would be loud and not be as respectful as Brazilians are here. The third is the size and over all service of the establishment, absolutely incredible. The overall size of the pool area, dining room, breakfast area, bar, lobby etc. are small however perfect in every way. The hotel was designed perfectly!!!! Every inch is pure class. The rooms in my opinion are actually large and very modern & so very Italian. There is no detail left behind here. Every. Single. Thing. Impeccable. The rooms are so well designed that it's a marvel, how is it that all hotels do not copy this model in the USA? More, how is there not 1 single review of this amazing establishment on yelp?! The linens, the blankets, pillows, soaps, towels....ALL heaven. The bar, the breakfast service, the pool area...a place like this in the USA would be untouchable for us to stay at in the USA. We decided to pull out all the stops and order room-service, a maccheroni bolognese late at night, my mind was blown! One of the best ragu's I've ever had in my life. Before I go any further, I knew that it was very much a city full of Italian descendants. However, this time I really explored that more and even by staying at this hotel. Italian Brazilians are the LARGEST number of people with full or partial Italian ancestry outside ITALY. With SÃO PAULO being the most populous city with Italian ancestry in the WORLD. Nowadays, it's possible to find millions of descendants of Italians here. This hotel would easily beat most hotels in Italy, at least match them. Circling back, from management to maids, from bartender to bellhops, all impeccable. There was not one time when I wasn't impressed with this place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in São Paulo especially an extended stay like we did, it will feel like home from day 1 until you leave. You will honestly miss those pillows & sheets when our leave, and those robes....I'm serious I'm missing it right now. Food, views, service, great bar/lounge. On site restaurant, wonderful breakfast. Fresh linens to die for and the warmest staff I've ever encountered in a hotel setting.

It's actually a pretty good hotel. I have no complaint and the service was excellent! Location is…read moreconvenient. Actually really liked the room, shower, amenities available in the room, and it was VERY clean. It pool area was relaxing. We had it to ourselves to enjoy it's a rooftop pool with bar attached but the hr of operation is different. It was a relaxing get away in São Paulo.

Very nice hotel in central location. Lots of amenities to choose from. Executive lounge in top…read morefloors with great view of the city. Big spread for breakfast or you can order from the kitchen a la carte. They have a floor dedicated to the gym, spa and pool. The pool area is good size with plenty of chairs, nice way to spend a lazy morning. Gym is big space with all the basics covered. Rooms themselves is where the hotel doesnt shine. They are small, bathrooms are big, but could use some upgrading as everything has seen better days. Was only there 1 night so didnt bother to ask for upgrade, but none was offered and I even contacted the hotel in advance of my stay (plenty of bigger rooms were still for sale day of check-in). I would here again if the price was right and for a short solo stay.

My first time in São Paulo and had a good time. As for the hotel, the staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful. It was clean and maintained well. The downside was my room was always very hot despite the A/C being set at the lowest temperature of 65f. There was also a significant amount of construction going on at the hotel that included drilling above my room. It was very noisy making Impossible to work or after my red eye flight into the country to sleep. I will be returning next month but sadly, I will seek out a different hotel.

Currently staying at Fasano São Paulo and this arguably is the finest hotel I have ever stayed at…read more Excellent location (proximity to Oscar Freire, alone, is reason enough to choose Fasano over other luxury SP hotels) fantastic staff, and impeccably designed rooms. I have not had any issues that a few others posted about and the hotel is quite homey. They welcome you like a king upon arrival and have a plate of grapes and apples and chocolate brigadeiros waiting for you. The room has modern creature comfort amenities and the shower supplies are first class. To give you an example of how far this hotel goes to please its guests, the in house gym was closed for repairs 1-2 days during my stay. To make up for that the hotel arranged for a complimentary day pass at a nearby BodyTech gym ($30 value) at no cost and even picked up the taxi tab. Great turn down service with havianas placed bedside each night. The in house restaurants and Baretto Lounge are equally impressive--great Italian food and bossanova music. This hotel is on par or better than a Four Seasons and is a member of the distinguished Leading Hotels of the World group....the new Rosewood is getting a lot of attention but after checking out their common areas I still would prefer Fasano. There also is an upscale mall featuring premium stores such as Gucci and Dior along with excellent restaurants attached to the hotel--comes across to me as a smaller version of Bal Harbour Shops.

Fasano is a gorgeous restaurant housed inside Hotel Fasano, complete with all the trappings of a…read morefine dining establishment in Paris or Lyon. You can tell that each waiter is stepped in tradition and formal practices to complement the luxurious library feeling inside. The wine wall that floats in the back of the restaurant is stunning, and it's also now part of my personal "future dream house" goals. Naturally, there is quite a wide wine selection, which is heavy on Italy but also covers many other regions and grapes. I enjoyed the 2017 Carmenere, which paired beautifully with duck. The starter of asparagus soup set off the meal. While I'm normally not too big on asparagus, this soup nicely muted the harshness of regular asparagus while retaining just enough of the flavor to be perfect. The veal-stuffed pasta was divine! This isn't a preparation that I have seen too many places, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The veal wonderfully complemented the pasta itself and was a perfect portion size. My lamb and polenta main dish was a generous portion size, with the lamb being cooked perfectly. It was just great. We rounded things out with a beautifully presented dessert plate. From start to finish, this was a delightful, delectable experience.

Very clean, dependable and safe. I like the fact that they have US plugs in the room, Natura…read moreamenities, and the price just can't be beat - I usually find a room for around $US50-60 per night. Centrally located, great access to some good restaurants and some shopping, but not an area to walk around at night. Staff is generally all fluent in English, good business or tourist hotel. Showers work great, nice hot water and you never get electrocuted here. Wifi is free and staff is exceptionally helpful.

So my review is generous to give them 4 stars and it is relative to the location and norms of the…read moreSão Paulo hotel experience. The staff were very nice however communicating with them is a challenge because they don't understand English well (no one's fault! I'm in their country but wanted to mention that). Basics are easy but beyond that can be a challenge. The room is small but sufficient and had decent linens but the quality of the mattress was fair. The location is fabulous. There are tons of great restaurants and shopping within an easy walking distance, right behind the library (Biblioteca Mario de Andrade) that we didn't see until the second day. It is an a HUGE and confusing intersection that you can easily lose your way if you don't pay attention. There are about 6-8 streets that converge onto the intersection of the hotel. I wouldn't recommend a car if you're a foreigner because they drive crazy and it is difficult to get around that city even for locals. My two biggest complaints with the hotel has to do with the noise level and wifi. I was on the 22nd floor and could hear everything on the streets. I was often awaken by the noise so they don't have good windows and/or insulation. The wifi is very slow and unreliable. I could not do FaceTime and I often got hung up on other things so long it was frustrating. They need to upgrade their system. I did see that they had wired computers on the first floor for use but I preferred to use my own equipment from my room. The bathroom is standard but don't expect a face towel. They give you a bath and hand towel--one per person unless you ask for more. Their gym was pretty good. 4 treadmills, a couple of bikes, free weights, and machines. No pool or hot tub. They also do not have a spa, which was disappointing. You could tell they once had one so it must not have been success. I saw the restaurant but didn't use it. It looked nice but we read reviews that suggested to go to the local places due to price and quality. The bar 365 looked decent with reasonable prices but we didn't use it either. They have some good "green" initiatives there. Most of the hallway lights are on sensors and of course you have the option of skipping new towels or sheets. They commit to planting trees whenever guests decline these services. You also have to use your room key (Like European hotels) in a slot near the door while in the room to turn on lights or electric. However I think this is also why my iPad didn't charge while I was gone. Don't use the mini bar. It's incredibly overpriced like most. I believe a small container of Pringles (around $1usd) was $13 Rheis. Be prepared to pay double for all things in Brazil even with our exchange rate. Bring your own snacks because chocolate is almost impossible to find or costs a lot. When I weigh all things, I think it's a pretty good hotel esp due to the location, cleanliness and friendly staff. Google translate is fantastic. Use it.

I recently stayed here for a week while attending a conference in Sao Paulo. I was happy with my…read morestay, and despite some difficulties with the hotel, would stay here again. This hotel is in a wonderful area. Nestled between Lorena and Oscar Freire streets, you are seconds from wonderful cafes, cute shops, and quaint streets of the Jardins neighborhood. Second to the neighborhood, the best part of this hotel was the complimentary breakfast. It is a very extensive buffet with lots of options and delicious espresso. My roommate and I stayed in a room with 2 single beds. The price was right, but it was absolutely the smallest hotel room I've ever stayed in. It was too small for a closet or dresser - there was a rod with 4 hangers for our clothes. The twin beds were not extra long, but normal sized. So it was a cozy week! A heads up, they require you to pay in full upon check-in and also can only activate one room key per room. They say they'll give activate more than one key per room, but when they activate a new key, it deactivates any other keys for the room.

We only stayed here one night, but it was exceptional stay! It was perfectly located, just down a…read moreside street of the bustling Paulista Avenue. The lobby was warm and inviting and the room was absolutely gorgeous and super clean. The room was clearly recently updated. We ordered room service for dinner and it came quickly and the person who brought it to us was very kind (as were the receptionists and door people). If you're looking for a nice, decently-priced hotel in the center of the action, I definitely recommend staying here!

Awesome hotel. Very clean and the staff are so helpful. Within walking distance to Paulista. The…read morehousekeeping ladies leave handwritten weather forecast cards with little chocolates. The breakfast buffet was delicious. The a/c was able to get very cold and the rooms were spacious.