Picolo recommends · Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil
Rosewood São Paulo
A tower wrapped in trees rises from a restored hospital complex, and inside every corridor is a gallery of Brazilian art.
From the street you see the greenery first: a tower covered in plants and trees, rising above the old buildings of Cidade Matarazzo, a former hospital complex given new life.
Inside, Brazilian art and design fill the rooms and public spaces. There are several restaurants, a spa and a pool, enough to make the hotel a destination in itself in a city that rarely slows down.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Rosewood São Paulo
This is our design pick in Brazil, and one of the most discussed hotel openings in South America in recent years. It shows modern Brazilian creativity better than any museum could.
It is expensive, and São Paulo is a city of long car journeys. If you only have a night or two, the price per hour actually spent at the hotel adds up quickly.
What you get
- Spa
- Pool surrounded by plants
- Several restaurants
- Planted tower and gardens
- Brazilian art throughout the hotel
A day at Rosewood São Paulo
- Morning
- A swim in the garden pool before the city wakes.
- Midday
- A slow walk through the art collection in the hotel.
- Afternoon
- Time in the spa, away from the traffic outside.
- Evening
- Dinner at one of the hotel restaurants, the reason to stay in.
Location
Cidade Matarazzo, São Paulo, Brazil
Open in MapsQuestions about Rosewood São Paulo
What is Cidade Matarazzo, where Rosewood São Paulo is located?
It is a historic hospital complex that has been restored and rebuilt, with a new planted tower that houses part of the hotel.
Does Rosewood São Paulo have a pool and spa?
Yes. The hotel has a pool surrounded by greenery and a spa, as well as several restaurants.
Is Rosewood São Paulo worth the price?
For design lovers, yes. It is among the most expensive hotels in the city, so it makes most sense if you plan to spend real time there.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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