Hotel UniquevsEmiliano Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Unique is the choice of most professionals compared to Emiliano Hotel. Hotel Unique has a TripExpert Score of 97 with accolades from 14 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, BlackBook and The Telegraph.
Hotel Unique Show All Reviews
Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, N0 4700, Jardim Paulista, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01402-002
From $307/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"The 95-room Hotel Unique is a trendy pick near Sao Paulo's equivalent of Central Park." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Shaped like a slice of watermelon, this 95-room property created by renowned Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake is a design junkie’s dream." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The most self-consciously designer hotel in Brazil, the Unique is a giant half-orange on stilts, with 7-ft (2-m) wide porthole windows and a splendid cavernous lobby."
Star Service
"Within walking distance of Parque Ibirapuera and the Modern Art Museum, and bordering the jungle environment of the Pan American building, this property is fresh and dramatic." Full review
BlackBook
"Architect Oscar Niemeyer's apprentice Ruy Ohtake took a step away from his boss' penchant for concrete and headed natural, with weathered copper siding and wood to visually stabilize."
Rough Guide
"Paulo’s most fashionable Ruy Ohtake-designed hotel looks rather like an extraterrestrial cruise ship."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Far from being gimmicky, however, the luxury hotel strikes a balance between stylish and eccentric." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"An ambitious architectural wonder in South America’s biggest city, packed with decadent delight for glamorous grown-ups, from the ruby-red rooftop pool to the oversized porthole bedroom windows." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Is it a slice of watermelon? Or a ship run aground? The Unique is a hotel designed to be like no other in looks, but is up there with the best in terms of comfort and service." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hotel Unique in São Paulo, Brazil is the perfect destination for couples looking to celebrate their honeymoon in the sexiest way."
Emiliano Hotel Show All Reviews
Rua Oscar Freire 384, Jardins, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01426-000
From $370/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Emiliano offers the kind of five-star service that would cost far more in a place like New York or Paris." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 57-room Hotel Emiliano is a luxurious hotel in the upscale Jardins area." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This glass-and-marble tower has 57 white-on-white rooms accented with furniture designed by the Compana Brothers and Eames." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the city’s finest designer hotels, the Emiliano mixes opulence with refinement."
Star Service
"In the heart of fashionable shopping, in one of the city's more desirable locations, this small select address ranks as one of the more exclusive boutique-hotels in Sao Paulo." Full review
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Management seems to maintain a hands-off approach leaving a few guests miffed at overlooked requests.
BlackBook
"Uber-sleek hotel as full of Europeans as Europe. Everything else from the nationally grown wood to the Campana brothers' rope lobby chairs ensures the Emiliano stays brasileiro."
Rough Guide
"Ultra-deluxe hotel offering discreet, individual attention for a rich clientele."
Fodor's
"Pure luxury, the Emiliano would fit in with any modern hotel in Europe's best cities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Noted architects Arthur Casas and Chad Oppenheim designed the Emiliano to be a modernist oasis amid the throngs of bronzed bodies on Copacabana beach." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Attractive hotel with modern look and atmosphere in neighborhood of upscale boutiques and art galleries." Full review