Unusual amenities await guests such as an extensive soap menu and in-suite check in. Another surprise is the atmosphere at Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo. Visually, the hotel's architects and designers created a seamless bond between interiors and exteriors with steel, glass, and granite highlights. The dramatic 10-metre-high (nearly 33 feet) lobby is surrounded by glass between the front palm-tree lined driveway and landscaped garden behind, flooding the space with natural light and bestowing a spacious feeling. This theme continues throughout the hotel, allowing light to bounce between rich, native Brazilian materials such as the orange, warm tones of Louro Faia wood and creamy-coloured granite. Brazilian art and botanic-themed photography play a strong role in the hotel as well.

Guestrooms also reflect local culture and are simple in concept yet rich in materials, essentially high-tech without the hard edge. The design objective was to give an overall feeling of awe and wonder, with large windows overlooking dramatic cityscapes and river vistas. Details in textures, such as blonde Marfim wood panelling and intricate stonework are emphasised and lend to the guestrooms' overall feeling of calmness and serenity. Bathrooms are spacious and refined, each with a unique half dome rain drop shower and tub finished with marble tiling and a well-lit vanity opposite the wardrobe area.

Another noteworthy feature of Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo that's bound to set trends is its restaurant building nestled among palm trees, reflecting pools and tropical gardens. The free-standing two-storey structure adjacent to the main hotel building houses a variety of dining and entertainment venues, allowing guests explore a variety of tastes and experiences in a single location.

Upon entering the restaurant complex, visitors are welcomed by The Wine Library that features a stunning two-storey wine wall showcasing some of the finest New World and European wines. To the left of The Wine Library is Eau, a two-level 122-seat restaurant specialising in contemporary French cuisine. Vintage champagnes and wines are available by the glass and the menu offers grill items, seafood, soups and creative salads. When it comes to answering the dining dilemma, "Which cheese?", Eau will have a cheese sommelier on hand to advise. "Eau" means "water" in French and the restaurant provides a speciality water menu, including its own brand.

To the right of The Wine Library is the gourmet Japanese restaurant, Kinu (key-new), whose full à la carte menu offers sushi, sashimi and many varieties of sake in a strong, contemporary Japanese atmosphere. Be it bento box lunches or feasts with many courses, diners will be treated to the best delicacies from modern and traditional Japanese cuisine. Both Eau and Kinu feature a private dining room and garden terrace.

After ascending the grand staircase that wraps around The Wine Library, guests encounter the Upstairs Bar and Lounge. On one side is an elegant lounge that features live jazz and bossa nova nightly; the other side is a more informal cocktail bar specialising in unique variations of the Caipirinha, (Brazil's national cocktail), and offering a selection of traditional Brazilian "salgadinhos" (snacks) and Asian tapas.

A separate building houses a fully integrated conference centre building called Espa'o (ess-PAH-so) Grand Hyatt. This two-storey structure is connected to the main hotel building and boasts over 3,000 square metres (33,000 square feet) of meeting space with seating for up to 1,400 people in the form of two ballrooms and seven additional meeting rooms for more intimate functions. The 1,024 square-metre (10,980 square feet) Grand Ballroom features a nine-panel video display and is finished in warm, orange-toned Louro Faia wood and upholstered wall panels that disguise special lighting fixtures for hand-tailoring the ultimate ambience. All meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual and high-speed communications connections. Most bask in natural daylight; some feature private terraces.

For increased guest convenience, over 600 parking spaces are available on site, and a Business Centre services the needs of those doing business in the hotel or attending an on-site conference.

On the other end of the spectrum, Amanary Spa offers an extensive variety of rejuvenating, invigorating and relaxing treatments, many of which incorporate oils and essences that have been specially developed from sustainable rainforest flora. The spa consists of one double and six individual suites, each with private shower and changing area. Additional facilities include steam rooms, a cardiovascular area, and an indoor lap pool. A glass bridge and panoramic elevator connect Amanary to a large outdoor pool with a snack bar and sun deck.