The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, which opened just over a year ago.
The hotel is the former home of composer Vincenzo Bellini and is set in seven hectares of gardens with a terrace. Rates start at $1,300 per night, according to the organization.The best hotel in Brazil
Overall, the list is dominated by hotels in Europe and Asia, with Asia occupying half of the top 10 spots. But Brazil is not left out. The list, which is compiled by 580 anonymous voters, including travel journalists, hoteliers, and luxury travelers from around the world, features one Brazilian hotel, the only one in South America.
Occupying the 27th position is the Rosewood in São Paulo.
Reflecting the energy and preserving the heritage of Brazil, Rosewood São Paulo is a metropolitan oasis located in Cidade Matarazzo – a complex of elegantly preserved early 20th-century buildings. The hotel occupies one of the few remaining historic buildings in the area and features an impressive new vertical garden tower by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, with interiors by visionary designer Philippe Starck.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens and lush vegetation, Rosewood São Paulo offers guests sophisticated and diverse dining options, a jazz bar, and leisure amenities – including two outdoor pools.Top Restaurants
Unmatched in São Paulo’s culinary scene, Rosewood São Paulo raises the standard of culinary art and impeccable service. There are four restaurants in the hotel:
LE JARDIN – A sophisticated evolution of the typical hotel lobby lounge, Le Jardin operates 24 hours and caters to all. Breakfast, lunch, light snacks, dinner, desserts, and a wide variety of drinks are available, along with special coffee and tea menus and a kosher menu.
BLAISE – Classic with a modern twist is the essence of this contemporary brasserie inspired by the life and creativity of Blaise Cendrars, a central figure in the organization of the modern art movement.
TARAZ – A mix of the best South American flavors, curated by acclaimed chef Felipe Bronze.
RABO DI GALO – Energized by live music from Monday to Sunday, featuring renowned mixologists and serving the best cocktails in the city.
Rosewood São Paulo is part of a distinctive collection of luxurious residential-style hotels inspired by the culture, history, and geography of each location. A night at Rosewood São Paulo costs an average of R$3,000.