Palácio Tangará, São Paulo
More photosPalácio Tangará is a rare urban oasis tucked away in São Paulo, famously set within the lush, 26-acre Burle Marx Park. Originally built in the 1940s as a grand mansion—a “love letter” from a wealthy entrepreneur to his bride—the estate was meticulously transformed into a luxury hotel and opened in 2017. The park itself is a landmark, designed by the legendary landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, and provides a serene, tropical backdrop that feels worlds away from the city’s frantic pace.
The hotel’s architecture blends European-style grandeur with contemporary Brazilian elegance. Inside, the design pays homage to the country’s natural beauty, featuring works by local artists and materials like native sucupira wood. A standout feature is the Michelin-starred restaurant, Tangará Jean-Georges, which serves as the renowned chef’s only address in South America. Guests also enjoy unique amenities like both indoor and outdoor pools and a world-class spa that looks out directly into the forest canopy.
While the hotel is located in a quiet, leafy residential area of Morumbi, it remains a fantastic base for exploring São Paulo’s cultural hotspots. Although you’ll need a short drive to reach the city center, you are well-placed to visit iconic institutions like the MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) on Paulista Avenue or the sprawling Ibirapuera Park. Whether you are walking through the hotel’s own private slice of Atlantic rainforest or heading out to discover the city’s vibrant culinary scene, it offers a sophisticated, peaceful escape.
Expert reviews
“It rises like a European palace out of the emerald-green Burle Marx park, incongruous perhaps with the sprawl of São Paulo that surrounds it, but all the more welcoming as an oasis to find peace and quiet in Latin America’s biggest city.”
“A nature haven nestled in Brazil’s largest metropolis, Palácio Tangará offers 141 spacious rooms inside one of the city’s most beautiful green areas, the Burle Marx Park. Opened in 2017, this is the first South American venture from luxury European hotel company Oetker Collection.”
“This converted millionaire’s mansion in a forested park of the well-to-do Morumbi neighbourhood feels like a restful, rural retreat despite being in traffic-choked metropolitan São Paulo. Experience destination dining, Neoclassical style and astounding service.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Spa
Location
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Kids' club
- - Beauty services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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