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"The marquis property of Brazil’s most upscale hotel brand is a showstopper, from the grandeur of its sleek wood-paneled façade to subtler touches like warm, attentive service and a highly regarded signature Italian restaurant. Located on the shopping thoroughfare of Rua Oscar Freire in the posh Jardins neighborhood—within easy reach of top boutiques and the Michelin two-starred restaurant D.O.M.—it balances the district’s excitement with opportunities for relaxation, including a spa set high on the second-to-top floor." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines