Best business hotel: Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi

Latin Trade, Feb, 2004

The Hilton Silo Paulo Morumbi blankets its guests in all the comforts of a luxury lodging, so LATIN TRADE readers selected it as the top business hotel by a wide margin. The outstanding quality of the hotel and its service were frequently cited, as well as its convenient location in the CENU business complex--the heart of the new Morumbi business district--and just 35 kilometers from the Guarulhos International Airport. The hotel sits next to the main offices of several international companies and beside the World Trade Center of Silo Paulo, a major meeting and convention center.

With 485 large guest rooms, the Hilton offers five executive floors with additional services geared toward businesspeople. Those include eight relaxation rooms with spa services, a lounge with complimentary breakfast, and snacks and guest rooms with high-speed Internet connections, dual phone lines, fax service and DVD players. Additionally, the hotel has 14 meeting rooms, a health club, two bars and two restaurants. [55] (11) 6845-0000. www.saopaulomorumbi.hilton.com

Best Business Hotel Runner-Up: Mexico City Four Seasons

Tied for the No.1 spot in last year's survey, this beautiful complex from its Spanish-colonial decor to its patio fountain serves as an elegant haven for business travelers. Ideally located on the Paseo de la Reforma, in the heart of the city, this hotel is both a good spot to conduct business meetings and a calming place to unwind after a long day of negotiations. Characteristic of the Four Seasons hotels, this inn boasts a long roster of amenities, among them tfigh speed Internet connections, in room fax machines and voicemail, dual phone lines in every guest room and 24-hour-a-day business support services. The hotel's business center is one of the biggest and best equipped in the Mexican capital; the hotel has 15 meeting rooms, cutting-edge audiovisual equipment and video conferencing. [52] (55) 5230-1809. www.fourseasons.com