Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Even if your work is halfway between the two hotels (I'm trying to read between the lines here), I would argue that if you have any leisure time or plan to have dinner out of the hotel (and not in your favorite chain place), the Renaissance is much more interesting.
Actually I spend the weekend there before working the week after, so this certainly is a factor. On the other hand the public transport from the Sheraton to Av. Paulista was not that bad the last time I stayed there, at least during the day.
BTW, have you looked at the thread on the SP Sheraton in the SPG forum? IIRC it's rather negative unless you manage to get one of the special Towers-type higher category rooms although I might be thinking of the thread on the SP Hyatt over there.
Yes, I did. And the last time when I stayed at the Sheraton I got one of the Executive Rooms (that come with dedicated check-in and their own lounge) but still was underwhelmed by the room. Being on the third floor certainly did not help with liking it.
All in all I decided to go with the Renaissance. I will report back if I think the difference was worth it - I wonder, however, if the fact the hotel is completely sold out over the weekend will have an impact on my stay...
Greetings - Dirk