"Unique it is, this modern ship-shaped hotel completed by prolific Paulistano architect Ruy Ohtake in 2002. Among his more than 400 projects across Brazil, this one stands out: like a hull of a ship with porthole windows on each floor and a soaring lobby with seemingly mile-high ceilings. The 84 guest rooms and 10 suites get those memorable porthole windows—a wall slides to cover them rather than a curtain. High-tech touches abound, such as remote-controlled room dividers and inflatable bed headrests. Thanks to—not despite—its eccentricities, Hotel Unique is easily one of the best hotels in the city, catering to both business and leisure travelers with thoughtful, creative design and impeccable service. It also has a terrific rooftop restaurant (serving a mix of European and Brazilian fare), pool, and Skye bar with such staggering views of Ibirapuera Park and São Paulo’s skyline that locals used to line up to get a glimpse when the rooftop first opened." - Laura Dannen Redman
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