JW Marriott São Paulo [Master Thread]
Jan 8, 2022, 2:40 am
Press release from Marriott below.
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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring JW Marriott Brand to São Paulo
Located in the heart of São Paulo´s new Financial District, JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo will make its long-awaited debut in Brazil´'s largest city
Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement to debut JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo in Parque da Cidade, a Class A, LEED-certified mixed-use complex located in one of the city’s main and burgeoning business districts. JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo will be converted from an existing luxury property and is anticipated to serve as Marriott International’s first luxury hotel in São Paulo. The hotel is expected to open in Q2 2022.Strategically located along Avenida Nações Unidas within proximity to major business and exclusive entertainment areas in the city, JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo is expected to feature 258 spacious, well-appointed guestrooms, a full-service restaurant, a lounge/bar, a luxurious spa with five treatment rooms, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and other high-end amenities. In addition, the hotel will offer six meeting spaces totaling more than 1,000m², making it a prime destination for business meetings and conferences.
The growing presence of global companies in the area has fueled corporate demand for hotels and continues to position Parque da Cidade and São Paulo as a major global and tourism hub, which will be further bolstered by iconic brands such as JW Marriott.
“We are thrilled to continue expanding our long-standing presence in Brazil in the luxury segment and with one of our flagship brands,” said Bojan Kumer, Regional Vice President, Marriott International. “Brazil is a key and strategic market in our portfolio and today’s signing further underscores our growth commitment to the country. We look forward to positioning JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo as the leading luxury hotel in the city and country.”
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. Rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo aims to be an oasis in this bustling city, designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. The property is set to redefine the concept of luxury in the powerful commercial and cultural center of South America, where world-class service meets local culture and lush green spaces.
Marriott International currently operates 11 properties in Brazil and over 300 across the Caribbean and Latin America region.
Jan 8, 2022, 8:40 am
Feb 8, 2022, 5:27 am
If they are solely focused on business travelers then maybe it's ok, but from Paque da cidade to itaim bibi would take more than a hour during rush hour.
10km from Itaim, let alone paulista and pinheiros.
2019~20 I've mainly stayed in Renaissance, then converted to Grand Hyatt+Sheraton+Renaissance in 21 because of tired room condition of Renaissance.
The newly renovated rooms in Sheraton are quite decent and serve as a decent business hotel but only 3 rooms have a bathtub.
I will try the JW out once but wouldn't change from Sheraton or Renaissance at this point.
Maybe it'd be good to stay in JW during F1 Race since closer to Interlagos
Excited about Rosewood though.
Jul 27, 2022, 6:11 pm
The few posts at the beginning of the year pointed out the location that was not convenient, until maybe, the completion of Parque da Cidade. I doubt that 6 months made a difference in that progress.
I am unsure if I should pick up the Sheraton with its renovated rooms or the tired Renaissance or the Hilton (I do not have a status with Hyatt).
I might try the Rosewood, but just for a couple of days, taking into consideration the rates (almost USD 600/night, unless I made an error) and the perks that I would not have.
Jul 27, 2022, 6:25 pm
The few posts at the beginning of the year pointed out the location that was not convenient, until maybe, the completion of Parque da Cidade. I doubt that 6 months made a difference in that progress.
I am unsure if I should pick up the Sheraton with its renovated rooms or the tired Renaissance or the Hilton (I do not have a status with Hyatt).
I might try the Rosewood, but just for a couple of days, taking into consideration the rates (almost USD 600/night, unless I made an error) and the perks that I would not have.
Deco was good, quality was good, but located just too far off from the center.
Horrible neighborhood vibe around the hotel, does not match JW at all, and has nowhere to walk to.
When we were staying in late May the hotel was almost empty throughout the weekend.
We were the only table at the Italian restaurant when we dined for lunch on Sunday.
Nobody for almost 2 hours. It was just sad. Food is great.
Just remind that the club lounge is abysmal, with almost no option of anything. Think of a normal US hotel club lounge.
I would go for Renaissance for 1) better service, 2) better breakfast and club lounge (has a bartender for easy drinks) 3) unbeatable location
Walk right out of Renaissance to the Sunday Avenida Paulista(closed for cars) and also enjoy the park nearby.
If you are visiting SP for the first time, dont even consider going all the way down to JW.
Jul 27, 2022, 7:32 pm
Deco was good, quality was good, but located just too far off from the center.
Horrible neighborhood vibe around the hotel, does not match JW at all, and has nowhere to walk to.
When we were staying in late May the hotel was almost empty throughout the weekend.
We were the only table at the Italian restaurant when we dined for lunch on Sunday.
Nobody for almost 2 hours. It was just sad. Food is great.
Just remind that the club lounge is abysmal, with almost no option of anything. Think of a normal US hotel club lounge.
I would go for Renaissance for 1) better service, 2) better breakfast and club lounge (has a bartender for easy drinks) 3) unbeatable location
Walk right out of Renaissance to the Sunday Avenida Paulista(closed for cars) and also enjoy the park nearby.
If you are visiting SP for the first time, dont even consider going all the way down to JW.
It will be my 2nd visit to the city, but the 1st one was years ago and I was invited for business, so I had not picked up my hotel (I don't even remember which one it was).
Jul 30, 2022, 8:04 pm
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Aug 2, 2023, 1:52 pm
JW Marriott Sao Paulo
JW Marriott Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, BR
relaxing stay at an upscale JW! (15 Photos)
JW Marriott Sao Paulo
Intro: I was in Sao Paulo for the first time for 7 days for a combination of work and leisure. I stayed at the Renaissance for the first four days (combination of work and tourism) and then the JW for my final three days (all work), from Sunday to Wednesday.
Check In
Spoke with the hotel a day in advance to see if a suite upgrade would be available and was confirmed an upgrade to the Griffin suite if I came after 17:00, which was no problem for me.
Check-in was very smooth. Eva was extremely friendly and the hotel manager came out to say welcome, asked what I wanted to drink (there was sparkling wine!), and brought me a cold and lemongrass-scented oshibori -- wet towel. Yes, he used the word oshibori! It was such a welcoming touch.
Titanium welcome gift was either 1000 points or a combination of drinks and snacks. I got the local snack (chocolate fudge balls) and a coconut juice, which was in a fresh pitcher (rather than the bottled one I got at the Renaissance).
Room
The Griffin suite was very large, at 800+ sqft (75+ sqm). I like how it had an entrance foyer and a huge walk-in closet. It also had a free-standing bathtub and a very comforatble bed. 
This was the living room (on the last day, after I messed it up quite a lot).
The welcome gift was delivered super on-time, at 19:00, as I requested.
There were two tables for working and they were both quite comfortable.
Service
Everything I asked for through the app or through the phone was brought up within a few minutes. When my food delivery got lost, the staff all helped me try to locate it. Eva, especially, was super friendly and helpful during check-in and check-out!
Dining
There's breakfast at the lounge, but it's a smaller selection (continental) compared to downstairs at the restaurant. There's a huge selection of pastries (reminds me of St Regis) and fruits, along with an a-la-carte menu that you can order as much as you want from. It was all quite delicious and fast.
There was a very nice outdoor patio that nobody wanted to sit at!
I never tried the Italian restaurant, but heard lots of great things about it too.
Location
Please don't stay here if it's your first visit to Sao Paulo. It's far from all the attractions and the area felt a bit sketchy to walk around at night. Please consider staying at the Renaissance. It will take at least 30-45 minutes to get to Jardins, for example, during rush hour.
During the day, I walked to the mall right next door (parque da cidade) and to WT Morumbi + Morumbi mall. Uber seems to have a hard time pinning the exact location of the hotel; all my Uber drivers and food delivery drivers did not know how to get to the lobby.
For my work purposes, this was the perfect spot. It was close to all the offices I needed to visit in Morumbi and it was a quiet area at night for me to unwind.
Perhaps because of the location, I never really saw many people in the hotel. I've seen no more than two other groups of people at the lounge, maybe 5 groups of people at breakfast, and 1 other person at the gym. This made me feel very relaxed.
You can hear the trains at night; if you're a light sleeper, ask for a room that faces away from the trains.
Gym
I love a hotel with a nice gym. This was a hotel with a nice gym. It had a (fixed inclined) bench with proper plates as well as lots of equipment. 
It's got a huge empty space in the back as well for yoga, pilates, jumprope, etc.
I loved the attentino to detail. Every machine had a perfectly rolled towel and a bottle of water on it. 
There were also some shared headphones / AirPods, which was a bit quesitonable.
Amenities
Lounge:
I really liked the lounge compared to the Renaissance. It's on the 12th floor and compact but very well decorated and maintained. It was also open all day, from 06h -- 00h. There's always (non-alcoholic) drinks and some snacks, as well as coffee and tea. 
Housekeeping:
My room was cleaned every day and my pajamas were foled properly. The AC had heating, which is super important for me since I run cold and need to sleep in a warm room. There was turn-down service every day with chocolates and water. One of the nights, they brought me a jar of lemongrass-scented bath salts :) The slippers are super plushy; they reminded me of the ones on Lufthansa.
Flights
The hotel is an 1.5 - 2 hour drive to GRU during rush hours. Please plan accordingly.
Overall
One way I'd describe how I felt during my stay here was relaxed. It felt like a beacon of peace in this huge bustling city, and I really looked forward to coming back every day.
I've stayed at a few of the "top-rated JWs" around the world (YVR, SIN, IST, CUS, LIM, YEG, etc) and I thought this was one of the best. The decor was gorgeous, likely because it used to be a Four Seasons. 
I would absolutely come back to this hotel if I was back for business and did not need to visit the city. The hotel is beautifully designed, the service was friendly, and rooms were big and comforting.
I would not stay here if I was visitng the city for the first time and / or had to commute to the city every day.
Mar 9, 2024, 10:52 am
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