Intercity Anhembi, São PauloIntercity Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 194 hotels we score in São Paulo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Intercity Anhembi is a four-star hotel situated in the Casa Verde district of São Paulo. It sits next to the Sambadrome and the Anhembi Convention Center, making it a practical choice for business travellers and event attendees. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a bar, and an on-site restaurant. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and feature desks, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. While the hotel is well-regarded for its cleanliness and breakfast buffet, the location is less convenient for those wanting to visit traditional tourist sites. The hotel also provides valet parking and 24-hour front desk service.What stands out

High standards of cleanliness

Quality breakfast buffet

Helpful staff members

On-site fitness centre and pool

Watch out for

Parking requires an extra fee

Remote from major tourist areas

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