Question for SP veterans regarding where to stay
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.
Sao Paulo Mercure Hotels.
[QUOTE=Frankfurt;2245111]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![/QUOTE]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.