"This modern, ship-shaped hotel by architect Ruy Ohtake is notable for its hull-like silhouette, porthole windows (which are covered by sliding walls rather than curtains), and a soaring, dramatic lobby. The 84 rooms and 10 suites feature high-tech touches like remote-controlled dividers and inflatable headrests, while the rooftop offers a celebrated pool, restaurant mixing European and Brazilian fare, and the Skye bar with expansive views of Ibirapuera Park and the São Paulo skyline that quickly became a local draw." - Laura Dannen Redman