Set in the city's financial hub, the newly renovated Melia Paulista lies a 1-minute walk from a metro station on a subway line that follows Paulista Avenue, a vibrant strip with restaurants, shopping, and theaters. It's also a 9-minute walk down the avenue to the São Paulo Museum of Art.
City market and park
You could hop the metro or take a 12-minute drive to the Mercado Municipal, with stalls selling almost every imaginable edible inside a revamped belle époque building. A 15-minute drive takes you to Ibirapuera Park, a massive green space with monuments and museums.
Fitness center and dining
You can work out at the modern fitness center, which features an array of cardio equipment and weights. For meals, you can opt for the à la carte restaurant, and if you feel like an after-dinner drink you can visit the lobby bar which often has live music.
Free WiFi, work desk
With contemporary design with beige tones, the 398 smoke-free, air-conditioned guestrooms offer views of the city and have 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. You can go online with free WiFi and prepare a refreshing drink from the minibar.