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[Member #4732]

The noise didn't bother me, but I can understand that some people sleep so lightly that it could be a problem. There is a third Mercure hotel in Moema, Mercure SP Times Square. I don't know if there is much difference, but it is slightly further away from the airplanes route and closer to the metro. When the planes approach the CGH airport they fly over Shopping Ibirapuera. The airport is closed from 11 PM till 06 AM. If you think noise may a problem, stay at Mercure SP Paulista. It is a very nice area, not far away from Tangara, Casarao, Bomboa and you can Uber to the other clinicas. Even if Republica may be too posh for the taste of Vila Mimosa (RJ) aficionados, it's quite dark at night and may not be the best place for a first time visitor. If you book a Mercure, make sure you book a renovated room. The old ones had their best before date long time ago, but the new ones are nice.

Yeah, Mercure SP Times Square on Jamaris, that is the one I was referring to below. When I went to look for it on google maps I found Aparthotel Adagio at that address so I thought it changed owners, but now I see it is still listed as Times Square on Accor site. I suspect it may be cross listed under both names.

[Nordico]

I stayed in an airbnb at Mercure Moema in February and am now in an airbnb at Mercure Priviledge. Both are almost the same distance to Moema metro station. Looking at the info on hotels.com, Moema appears to have better rooms, higher rating (8. 6 versus 7. 8) and also be a little cheaper. Regarding noise, there was occasional airplane noise in the morning but nothing that bothersome that I wouldn't stay there again. The noise at Priviledge is also not too bad, the occasional dragster late at night, and sometimes some aircraft flying overhead (especially on last Thursday morning, apparently due to flight schedules, there were a lot of planes flying overhead in the morning). If you stay at Priviledge, request a room on a high floor and not facing Avenida Macuco to reduce road traffic noise.

I would not rule out either place because of noise concerns, and I doubt any hotel in Moema is immune from some noise from aircraft flying overhead.

The noise didn't bother me, but I can understand that some people sleep so lightly that it could be a problem. There is a third Mercure hotel in Moema, Mercure SP Times Square. I don't know if there is much difference, but it is slightly further away from the airplanes route and closer to the metro. When the planes approach the CGH airport they fly over Shopping Ibirapuera. The airport is closed from 11 PM till 06 AM. If you think noise may a problem, stay at Mercure SP Paulista. It is a very nice area, not far away from Tangara, Casarao, Bomboa and you can Uber to the other clinicas. Even if Republica may be too posh for the taste of Vila Mimosa (RJ) aficionados, it's quite dark at night and may not be the best place for a first time visitor. If you book a Mercure, make sure you book a renovated room. The old ones had their best before date long time ago, but the new ones are nice.

[Member #4732]

Don't if it was lost or stolen, can't find my iPhone. I go to Find My iPhone on my MacBook and I get a signal from Campinas, Sao Paulo. WTF? Can anyone suggest somewhere where I can place an Int'l phone call to the USA to call my bank, etc?

I use Skype Out all the time to place international phone calls.

[Desnudo1]

Hi ABG,

You mentioned you're having issues with sending PM's.

I have sent you a Private Message and not sure if you're able to receive or reply.

Looking forward to visiting SP for the first time November 23 for a few weeks and hopefully having somebody to show me around.

Thanks.

[Member #4732]

I stayed in an airbnb at Mercure Moema in February and am now in an airbnb at Mercure Priviledge. Both are almost the same distance to Moema metro station. Looking at the info on hotels.com, Moema appears to have better rooms, higher rating (8. 6 versus 7. 8) and also be a little cheaper. Regarding noise, there was occasional airplane noise in the morning but nothing that bothersome that I wouldn't stay there again. The noise at Priviledge is also not too bad, the occasional dragster late at night, and sometimes some aircraft flying overhead (especially on last Thursday morning, apparently due to flight schedules, there were a lot of planes flying overhead in the morning). If you stay at Priviledge, request a room on a high floor and not facing Avenida Macuco to reduce road traffic noise.

I would not rule out either place because of noise concerns, and I doubt any hotel in Moema is immune from some noise from aircraft flying overhead.

As a resident directly in the flight path I have grown accustomed to it to the point where I do not even notice the planes but I can understand that it might bother visitors, although I would expect the hotels to be more soundproof than my apartment. I do recall that years ago I stayed at what was a Mercure but is now called Aparthotel Adagio São Paulo Moema on Jamaris and I did not notice any noise at all, and I was new to the city at that time so I was more sensitive. No idea about the condition of that hotel these days. Its not far from the other 2 being discussed but its on the indios side of avenida Ibirapuera. I. E. The clinicas side.

One thing to note about Congonhas airport schedules. The flight noise is highly variable depending on day of week due to high % of flights which service the business travelers that arrive or leave Sao Paulo for the business week. Therefore, by far, the busiest times are Sunday late afternoon. Early evening, Monday morning, and Friday afternoon. Outside of those "rush hours" the flight are far less frequent, at least in my experience.

[Desnudo1]

Plese PM me, I'm tying to PM you with no sucess. There is a problem on the PM messager.

ABG.

Hi ABG,

You mentioned you are having problems with Private Messages. I've sent you a few and wondering if your able to receive and reply back.

[Jimmy Boy 99]

I stayed in an airbnb at Mercure Moema in February and am now in an airbnb at Mercure Priviledge. Both are almost the same distance to Moema metro station. Looking at the info on hotels.com, Moema appears to have better rooms, higher rating (8. 6 versus 7. 8) and also be a little cheaper. Regarding noise, there was occasional airplane noise in the morning but nothing that bothersome that I wouldn't stay there again. The noise at Priviledge is also not too bad, the occasional dragster late at night, and sometimes some aircraft flying overhead (especially on last Thursday morning, apparently due to flight schedules, there were a lot of planes flying overhead in the morning). If you stay at Priviledge, request a room on a high floor and not facing Avenida Macuco to reduce road traffic noise.

I would not rule out either place because of noise concerns, and I doubt any hotel in Moema is immune from some noise from aircraft flying overhead.

[DoMat]

I stayed earlier this year at hotel Mercure on Ave. Lavandisca for 5 days, and I was bothered by the airplane noise from the domestic airport nearby. I am also curious to know about hotels where the airport noise is not too bad. Thanks.

If you don't want to wake up at 6 am and airplane noise is a concern unfortunately Moemo is not the place for you.

[Kcrl02]

Don't if it was lost or stolen, can't find my iPhone. I go to Find My iPhone on my MacBook and I get a signal from Campinas, Sao Paulo. WTF? Can anyone suggest somewhere where I can place an Int'l phone call to the USA to call my bank, etc?

[Lefeu]

... (1) Mercure SP Moema hotel on Av. Lavandisca and (2) Mercure Sao Paulo Previlege hotel on Av. Macuco...

I stayed earlier this year at hotel Mercure on Ave. Lavandisca for 5 days, and I was bothered by the airplane noise from the domestic airport nearby. I am also curious to know about hotels where the airport noise is not too bad. Thanks.

[The Cane]

Hello guys,

Requesting some help in deciding where to stay in SP. I spent a lot of research in deciding where to stay. My preferences are (1) reasonably priced with WiFi and gym (2) close to clinicas in walking distances (3) Close to Metro. After spending hours on this I decided on Mercure in Moema. But them I found out that there are two Mercur hotels in Moema - (1) Mercure SP Moema hotel on Av. Lavandisca and (2) Mercure Sao Paulo Previlege hotel on Av. Macuco. However both hotels are walking distance to Moema Metro Station on Line 5 (Lilac line). Besides having two Mercur hotels in same area, to further complicate the situation, I read that airport noise from domestic airport is a BIG problem!

I stayed at the Mercure Sao Paulo Privilege on Macuco and strongly do not recommend. Yes, the airport noise was that bad. And the quality of the internet connection was absolute garbage and one of the worst that I can recall at any hotel I have ever stayed in (and that's a lot). Also, the ability to control the room temperature was poor, the bathroom tiny, and the overall service by the staff weak. The room safe did not work upon arrival, and they had to bring me a new one. At least one of the taxi drivers out front was crooked. I would not return, and do not recommend Mercure Privilege on Macuco. It's too bad too because it is in a good location. I'm usually OK with most hotels that I pick. That's why this one stands out so much. It sucked! Not recommended based on my personal unsatisfactory experience there.

[Steve 9696]

Just back from a quick 8 girls stint in Berlin at Artemis FKK and Agency Liberty. While Artemis is well known to be high priced and lower service than some FKKs, let me just say how much it makes me appreciate Sao Paulo!

Brasilerias totally rule! Carolina, Thifany, Eduarda, Karina, and Mary were all without exception great girls -- great attitude, great GFE, great experience. Oh, and did I forget drop dead georgeous -- all 8. 5's and up. OMG still in love with a few of them! THANK YOU SAO PAULO (and Campinas) for the best girls on the planet!

[Frankfurt]

Hello guys,

Requesting some help in deciding where to stay in SP. I spent a lot of research in deciding where to stay. My preferences are (1) reasonably priced with WiFi and gym (2) close to clinicas in walking distances (3) Close to Metro. After spending hours on this I decided on Mercure in Moema. But them I found out that there are two Mercur hotels in Moema - (1) Mercure SP Moema hotel on Av. Lavandisca and (2) Mercure Sao Paulo Previlege hotel on Av. Macuco. However both hotels are walking distance to Moema Metro Station on Line 5 (Lilac line). Besides having two Mercur hotels in same area, to further complicate the situation, I read that airport noise from domestic airport is a BIG problem! Hence my questions:

1. Which of the two Mercure hotels would you recommend?

2. How is the sound proofing in the Mercure hotels listed above? Is it really that terrible? I need some quiet at night for sleep and peace during day time for business calls from my room.

3. If noise is really that bad -could someone recommend a hotel with gym near Republica metro station? Why I picked Republica I don't know except a tour I plan to take starts from the Republica park. Yeah I know, not a compelling reason but picking up a hotel in huge metropolis is like finding the right piece of hay in the haystack! Near Republica, I narrowed down hotel list to 'Nobile Downtown Sao Paulo' on are. Araújo, 141.

4. The 3rd choice on my list is Mercure Sao Paulo Paulista on are. Sao Carlo off of Av. Paulista close to Brigadeiro metro station.

So a call out to SP experts to help me decide on hotel (must have gym + solid WiFi and walking distance to Metro). I am not into late night outs and prefer day time action, hence staying in Moema near a number of clinicas was my first choice but the airport noise concerns is making me rethink that option.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Frankfurt.

[AltoBomGosto]

Hey guys, looking forward to visiting Sao Paolo again for a few days, in about 10 days. Last visit had a great time with ABG's guidance, visited Tangara and Brooklin. This time interested in trying some boates, too. A couple of questions that I had trouble finding on search:

1) What are the hours for Tangara and Brooklin, on Tuesdays to Fridays? How late are they open those nights?

2) I have no Portuguese at all, and don't have time to learn any. I hobby all over the world with English alone, so quite comfortable even when not much talking beyond Google translate (I'm in it for the sex, not the relationship). How much of a problem will that be at Scandallo or Casarao or Cafe Photo? If I only have time for one, which would you recommend? I'll be staying at the Renaissance Sao Paolo.

Finally, if anyone wants to hit a boate with me, happy to connect by pm.

Plese PM me, I'm tying to PM you with no sucess. There is a problem on the PM messager.

ABG.

[R The Man]

Thanks steve9696 & balboa. Enjoy your informative posts. Guess I'll start with Casarao and then see. I have meetings during the day, so can't be up so late, and want to be sure to have some time at Tangara.