- Brazil Madness: Introduction
- Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class New York to Sao Paulo
- Review: Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo
- Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Sao Paulo
- Review: GOL Smiles Lounge Sao Paulo
- Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Sao Paulo
- Review: Delta 767 BusinessElite Sao Paulo to Detroit
- Review: Delta 767 BusinessElite Detroit to Sao Paulo
- Review: Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport
- Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class Sao Paulo to New York
We had three ~12 hour layovers in Sao Paulo, so to preserve our sanity we figured we were best off getting a day room at an airport hotel, given how lackluster the airport lounge options are.
Sadly this didn’t really cross our mind till the night before we had our first 12 hour layover. So we called up Marriott’s central reservations phone number, and they told us we had to call the hotel directly to book a day room. So we called the hotel directly, though unfortunately their in-house reservations office was closed. The front desk agent we were connected to didn’t really speak English, so couldn’t make a reservation but said “we have room, you just come.”
The morning of our layover we took the Marriott’s airport shuttle there, only to find out they were totally sold out for the day.
On the drive over we had seen the Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport, which is located just across the highway. So we took a taxi there, and fortunately they had availability. While it wasn’t cheap at ~$150USD for the day, it seemed worthwhile to preserve our sanity.
For what it’s worth, the Hotel Caesar has a shuttle leaving the airport as well, and on our subsequent stays we never had to wait more than a few minutes for it.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport shuttle stop
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport shuttle
The hotel’s lobby was modern and had bizarrely loud disco-style music playing, which just seemed a bit odd for mid-morning.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport lobby
The agent at check-in was friendly, and within a few minutes issued us keys to our Twin Classic Room on the 5th floor.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport hallway
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room door
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport floorplan
The room felt extremely dated, which I guess wasn’t really a surprise. The room had two twin beds, a flat screen TV, and a desk with two chairs.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room entryway
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room desk and TV
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room desk
The room boasted views of the highway and area surrounding the airport.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room view
The bathroom was basic but functional and clean.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room bathroom
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room shower
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room bathroom
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Classic Room toiletries
At this point I was tired and really just wanted to sleep, so I couldn’t care less what the room looked like. I got into bed and hopped on my laptop, while my friend said he was going to “wander the hotel.” He returned about 15 minutes later and said “since you’re already in bed you’re going to hate me, but I got us a new room.”
Even though my friend attached his Accor Platinum number to the reservation, we weren’t actually upgraded at all. He went down to the front desk to ask about this, and the agent apologized profusely for the oversight and insisted on moving us to one of their Luxury Rooms, apparently. I wasn’t too excited and figured it would be a really minor difference and wasn’t worth the inconvenience, though I played along. Our new room was located on the ninth floor in the other wing of the hotel.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport renovated wing hallway
The hallway already looked much “fresher,” so I was curious to see what the room looked like. It was room 911, oddly.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room door
Much to my surprise the room was gorgeous. I was actually kind of shocked it was in the same hotel as the previous room. I’ve only ever seen such a discrepancy in room quality at the Westin Nagoya Castle.
The Luxury Room featured much more comfortable beds, modern decor, and a separate shower and tub.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room entryway
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room desk
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room nightstand
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room TV
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room view
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room bathroom
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room shower
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Luxury Room toiletries
We were even brought a welcome amenity consisting of fruit, bottled water, and a small bottle of wine.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Accor Platinum welcome amenity
The one thing that helped me maintain my sanity on this trip was being able to visit the gym during every layover. The hotel has a fairly nice gym on the 10th floor, with plenty of modern equipment.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport fitness center
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport fitness center
Accor spruced up elite benefits late last year, and Platinum members now get complimentary lounge access as a benefit. Our day room was technically only for eight hours, so in the evenings when we had to check out they would still let us hang out in the lounge for an hour or two.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
The lounge is a nice enough room with plenty of seating, and was never full. As a matter of fact the only other people I ever saw in the lounge were cargo pilots (at least I assume that’s what they were based on the loud conversations they were having).
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
The food didn’t look very appetizing, especially since I never really saw anyone eating it, so I was curious for how long it was sitting around.
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
For what it’s worth there’s free Wi-Fi hotel-wide. It was on the slow side, though interestingly was faster in the “luxury” wing than the “classic” wing.
Anyway, if I had a day layover I’d definitely consider the Hotel Caesar again, at least with Accor Platinum status. The employees were all extremely friendly and the luxury room was beautiful.
@ Judge Dee -- Hmmm, you're right, those do seem to be double beds, though the website lists both the classic and luxury rooms as having twin beds. Odd.
Ben
Interesting report, thanks. Should that be 2 'double' beds in the first room, rather than 'twin', or is there a difference in terminology between US & Australia in this regard?
Thanks Lucky, great reading as usual!
Lucky, when are you going to update the "Trip Reports" section?
And I believe he meant meant instead of ment.
@ Larry - Larry, believe you meant instead of instead of instead if.
@ Larry -- Thanks, fixed!
LOL @ evil eye in first photo
Thanks for writing and we are glad this series is finally over thought had been tried very hard to read. After all, this series is just a little bit lackluster and boring. Hopefully your Europe trip for New Year will be much more appealing.
Lucky, believe you ment ninth floor instead if night floor.