How to Find Luxury Hotels In Sao Paulo, Brazil

A thriving metropolis with cosmopolitan culture to spare, Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and South America. With 17 million residents, it is the third largest city in the world. Located in Southern Brazil, the landlocked city makes up for its lack of beaches with a truly superlative arts and cultural scene that rivals any city in the world. Many visitors come to Sao Paulo each year to soak up the local way of living and enjoying, so there are a multitude of excellent options for luxury accommodations.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport.
• Computer with internet access for making reservations and viewing maps.

Choose Luxury Accommodations In Sao Paulo, Brazil

1. To book accommodations, contact São Paulo Turismo SA at 011 ([phone] or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Make a business trip memorable by staying in one of Sao Paulo's numerous luxury hotels geared toward business travelers on the Avenida Paulista, the center of the Marginal Pinheiros business district. Stay close to numerous international business headquarters, and after a hard day's work, relax and appreciate the numerous thoughtful amenities provided by these superior locations. Prices vary quite a bit, from 190 to 930 Brazilian Reais per night.
2. Choose a five-star luxury hotel in the charming Jardins district of Sao Paulo and be close to some of the attractions and features that make the residents of Sao Paulo proud. These world-class lodgings are frequented by celebrities and heads of state for their easy access to the neighborhood and luxurious amenities found in only the best hotels in the world. Prices can be quite steep, starting at 180 and going upwards of 1500 Brazilian Reais per night for the most elaborate suite in the city.
3. Get a taste of Sao Paulo's distinguished cultural scene by staying in a heritage-based luxury hotel in the Bela Vista neighborhood of Sao Paulo. Admire antique furnishings and architecture, enjoy comfortable amenities, and experience vibrant theater, music and nightlife in this Italian area of the city. Save money on lower priced accommodations, starting at 80 Brazilian Reais per night.

Prepare for Your Stay in Sao Paulo, Brazil

4. Fly internationally into Sao Paulo's Aeroporto Cumbica, which is about 20 miles east of the Downtown. If you are traveling from other parts of Brazil, take a domestic flight into Aeroporto Congonhas, about 10 miles south of the city.
5. Save gas by traveling around the city using Sao Paulo's modern, efficient and organized public transportation system, considered to have one of the best subway systems in the world. Get a rechargeable fare card called the Bilhete Único at numerous locations all around the city.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid staying in Sao Paulo during the annual Formule One Race in September, as prices for accommodations are wildly inflated during this time.
• Expect to receive roughly 2 Brazil reais for $1 US, though keep in mind that exchange rates change constantly.
• Stay away from non-tourist districts of Sao Paulo, as accommodations are generally of lower quality, and the neighborhoods can often be of questionable safety.

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