I always travelled to Sao Paulo with a Board member of our company. The only hotel they would let us stay at was the Sofitel. I don't know the exact reason...but maybe it was because we took a helicopter (normal for Sao Paulo) to the office each day...and they had a rooftop heliport. Though, my boss (the Board member) said it was the only place anyone from our company would ever stay.
BTW, great hotel!!!!!
Dorian
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