This high-rise hotel—a surprisingly lush, blooming garden in the middle of the urban stone jungle—is located in the Jardim district. Several floors have been converted into spa and gym spaces, and the design combines the style of Mies van der Rohe with dark massaranduba wood from the tropics. The hotel’s central location is an invitation to really get to know the city. Those who shun luxury hotels but don’t want to give up their comfort won’t go wrong here.