I think this hotel is a great option if the price is right. The location was ok for one night (I lived in Sao Paulo for three months) and the hotel was very clean and comfortable. I got a deal on a booking site so the price was low. The breakfast was very good if that is important to you. The only negative was that the felt the staff was a little pretentious.

Hello dear Friends,

As a native Carioca, which means being born in the city of Rio, writing about São Paulo is particularly interesting, as the city is somehow the "opposite" of Rio.

I booked through the Internet the Bourbon, knowing only that is is located literally in the heart of Sao Paulo glam, the Moema neighborhood, and very competitive rates.

I was on a trip to cover the Miss Universe contest in the city, and arrived very late at the front desk. Although it was almost 1:30 AM, I had no problems with my reservations and was already positively impressed by the courteous Vicenti , which helped me through the reservation numbers, etc..

The room impeccable, very very clean, and with a huge bed. Both pillows and bed sheets were pure Egyptian, comfortable. The size of the room was also considerably higher than the average. Bathroom also very clean , with several amenities, and a hot shower so I could sleep well and prep for the next business day.

The next day would be tough, with 2 meeting and In needed that "energized breakfast" so as to stand still until lunch time. It had everything you could think of , from fresh fruits, to hot meals, different kinds of breads and strong good coffee. It kept me going until 2 PM, when I had lunch.

On the way out, front desk Concierge pointed out a nice church I could visit five blocks from the Hotel - which I recommend a visit - the Moema Church, which has amazing vitrails.

The hotel is conveniently located at a 10 minutes taxi cab ride to Congonhas airport, which is also a plus , in a city with such a traffic jam.

Definitely recommend.

The Bourbon Ibirapuera is in a busy area of Sao Paulo and was convenient to the office that I was visiting. Based on earlier reviews, I set my expectations low and they were, unfortunately, not exceeded. Service was usually pretty good at the front desk, but I was surprised on my first business day that there was no bell captain to help me communicate with the cab driver, who did not speak English. Later in the week, there were a couple of people assisting guests, when the hotel seemed to have some kind of convention business.

Everything about the Hotel Bourbon indicates that management is trying to save as much money as possible. The carpets are unattractive with visible wear and seams that just don't blend in. The worst part, however, is the hall lighting which is activated by motion sensors. As you get out of the elevators, you see a dark hallway in front of you that is suddenly (although poorly) illuminated. Unfortunately, the light in front of my room was burned out, so it was always a trick to get the card key into the slot to open my door.

There is certainly nothing special about the Bourbon, but I have stayed in worse places. "Average" is about the most complimentary word I can think of. The breakfast buffet is mediocre, as was the dinner fare in the only full service restaurant in the hotel. There are a couple of decent restaurants in the nearby shopping mall, which has also seen better days. If I had to stay here again, I could, but not without checking for a better alternative.

It used to be a very good hotel when managed by the Blue tree group. But since acquired by Bourbon group the standards have fallen alarmingly. The rooms, health club, all now have a run down look and the service standards have fallen down. The only advantage is the location which is next to the Iberapuera shopping mall.