I was through immigration by about 10:40AM and headed towards the curbside where the shuttles depart from. The Marriott Sao Paulo Airport shuttle was pulling out just as I arrived, though I managed to flag it down.
Sao Paulo Airport shuttle center
The ride to the hotel took about 10 minutes. It’s basically immediately across the highway from the Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport, which I stayed at several times during my last “crazy” Brazil trip.
The hotel looks really run down from the outside, but is gorgeous from the inside. The contrast is almost bizarre.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport exterior
Once inside the lobby, check-in was located to the left, and I was quickly helped by an associate that managed to check me in even though it was four hours before check-in time.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport lobby
As I was checking in an American crew was checking out, and they seemed to be BFFs with everyone working at the hotel, because just about every crew member exchanged kisses with just about everyone working there. Ultimately I was pleasantly surprised to see that, since it’s the first time I’ve seen a smile from an American crew working a Sao Paulo flight. 😉
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport lobby
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport lobby
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport lobby
I had booked an executive room, which was about $40 more than a standard room (~$200USD). I’m totally not a Marriott person, so this was my first time staying at a major chain hotel without any status. I figured it was worth the $40 extra to be able to review the club lounge, and I was also assuming (hoping?) that Wi-Fi would be free for club guests.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport hotel information
Anyway, I was assigned room 933, which was located at the far end of the hallway of the ninth floor.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport hallway
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport room entrance
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport floorplan
The room itself felt modern, fresh, and spacious.
There was an entryway, and to the left was the minibar and a closet, and to the right was the bathroom.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room entrance
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room minibar
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room minibar
The room featured a king size bed, desk, and flat screen TV.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room TV
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room chair
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room desk
In terms of the views, they weren’t of the highway or airport, but rather just the surrounding, somewhat rundown area.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room view
Back near the entrance was the bathroom, which consisted of a sink, shower/tub combo, toilet, and bidet.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room bathroom
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room bathroom
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room toilet and bidet
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room shower
The water pressure and temperature control were excellent, the towels were in good condition, and the toiletries were Acqua Lounge branded, which I had never heard of. Despite the bizarre floral pattern on the bottles, they were actually great.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Room toiletries
As it turns out Wi-Fi wasn’t free for executive floor guests, but rather just free in the lobby. That being said, Wi-Fi was ~$15USD for multiple devices and legitimately high speed, so I didn’t mind that too much.
The hotel’s club lounge was also located on the ninth floor just as you walk out of the elevators.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
The lounge was open from 6AM till midnight, and had snacks all day.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge
During the day there were soft drinks, coffee, and some packaged snacks. While the coffee machine didn’t have cappuccino, it did have hot water and then they had instant cappuccino mix. I’ve never had it before, but my gosh, it’s addicting. As I’m about to move into hotels full time I actually really want to get my hands on some, so I can make cappuccinos on demand any hour of the day.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge coffee machine
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge daytime drinks
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge daytime snacks
The club lounge had an evening service from 5:30PM till 10PM – kudos to them for making it available for 4.5 hours!
The spread was good, with self serve beer, wine, booze, and soft drinks.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Then the buffet was fairly good as well. Certainly not normally a dinner substitute, but I was still full from my flight.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening menu
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge evening spread
Then in the morning the club lounge served breakfast from 6AM till 11AM. Again, kudos for making the breakfast window so long.
The breakfast spread consisted of fruit, cheese, meat, scrambled eggs, sausage, some sort of frittata thing, etc.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge breakfast spread
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge breakfast spread
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge breakfast spread
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport Executive Lounge breakfast spread
In terms of the hotel’s other facilities, on the ground level there was an outdoor pool area. It wasn’t a very nice day and the pool area didn’t look that nice, so I didn’t use it.
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport pool
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport pool
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport pool
There was also an extensive gym, though it was only open from 7AM till 9PM. Non-24/7 gyms drive me nuts, especially at airport hotels. I didn’t realize it wasn’t 24/7 so only went at 8PM, and got kicked out halfway through my workout. Boo!
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport gym
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport gym
Marriott Sao Paulo Airport gym
In the morning I took the shuttle back to the airport. It ran every 20 minutes from 6AM till midnight, and I took the 6:40AM shuttle.
Anyway, on the whole I was really impressed by this hotel. I do think it’s a step up in terms of quality from the Hotel Caesar Park Sao Paulo Airport located across the street. And really there aren’t many other options for airport hotels. If I were in transit I’d definitely return.
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