The Unique was designed to be an avant-garde hotel and a gift to the city.
Nowhere else does the harmony between architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, music and hospitality find its most complete expression.
Even though disruptive, at Unique everything makes sense. Be it in the unthinkable red of the rooftop pool or in the infinite background of the suites suspended by an audacious architectural project, or in the peculiar view from the round windows over a calm and green São Paulo.
In delicate and provocative experiences, the hotel redefines concepts and creates new ways of being unique.
At Unique, contrast is intentional. Upon entering the elevator, be prepared to awaken senses beyond sight. If you come for lunch at Skye, you will be greeted by sunlight streaming in. With your sense of smell and taste heightened, can you imagine the pleasure of tasting our dishes? You need to close your eyes to see.
Designed by Gilberto Elkis, one of the country's most representative landscape architects, the garden is an artistic installation that breaks away from the conventional.
It's as if each stone were a building. If you look closely, you'll see the two great rivers of São Paulo: Pinheiros and Tietê.
In 1998 Jonas Siaulys conceived the hotel, Ruy Ohtake designed the unprecedented and Gilberto Elkis innovated with an aerial version of landscaping. Meanwhile, João Armentano designed every detail of the interior and of the suites that would become even more sophisticated and technological in the future. From the kitchen, Emmanuel Bassoleil created a cultural and gastronomic experience that would make Skye Restaurant & Bar a must-stop for everyone wishing to taste the best of the city.
In 2002 a landmark in São Paulo’s landscape was inaugurated. Since then, with every toast at check-in, this utopia is celebrated.
Avant-garde, human, creative and bold, Ruy is considered one of the most important names in Brazilian contemporary architecture and design.
A close friend of the Siaulys family, Ruy Ohtake took on the role of creating a landmark for the city, answering with a smile on the blank page.
An inverted, suspended, free arch, as if it floated with its grandeur, breathing through its spaces.
Vanguardista, humano, criativo e arrojado, Ruy é considerado um dos nomes mais importantes da arquitetura e do design contemporâneo brasileiro.
Amigo íntimo da família Siaulys, Ruy Ohtake assumiu o papel de criar um marco para a cidade respondendo com um sorriso na folha em branco.
Um arco invertido, suspenso, livre, como se flutuasse com sua grandeza, respirando seus espaços.
He created curves, shapes and textures, he played with light, with its power and its absence.
He created the fluidity of the unexpected that so adorably fascinates and attracts us like a magnet.
Criou curvas, formas e texturas, brincou com a luz, na sua potência e sua ausência.
Criou a fluidez do inesperado que, adoravelmente, nos fascina e nos atrai como um imã.
On the aged copper façade, there are 100 meters in length, 25 meters in height and Italian circular windows with a diameter of 1.8 meters. These transform São Paulo into aquariums.
Openings of 25 meters end in exactly 3 centimeters of concrete fusion. The emblematic 7.5-meter-high door, made of lightweight carbon fiber, opens into a completely unusual universe.
The imposing dimensions of the entrance lobby and the unconventional use of materials create a delightful sense of strangeness, a project that soon conquered locals and visitors and has remained avant-garde for over 20 years.
The interiors, designed by João Armentano, prioritize natural light and cutting-edge technology, creating a sophisticated accommodation experience for guests.
As if each stone were a building. If you look closely, you will see São Paulo’s two great rivers: Pinheiros and Tietê.
Color gives the tone and playfulness present throughout the entire work, highlighting the red pool on the rooftop, designed by Gilberto Elkis.
In the indoor pools that recall the Brazilian flag, exclusive to guests, a silver slide offers an irresistible invitation for those who want to feel the joy of being a child. Ohtake’s playful spirit.
Here, the rococo of Louis XV chairs at the reception table and the contemporary design of Fendi and Campana in the library coexist in perfect harmony.
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Signed by Emmanuel Bassoleil, Unique’s gastronomy celebrates the diversity that reflects the cosmopolitan spirit of São Paulo. Since 2002, the chef has fulfilled the hotel’s proposal of gifting the city with a menu that integrates cultural influences and São Paulo habits, such as Japanese, Italian and Brazilian cuisine, as well as tributes like traditional Sunday pizzas.
The selection of dishes ranges from sophisticated to casual, from the sensational casquinha de siri with Bahian seasoning to the legendary sea bass in champagne foam with caviar.
Healthy and sustainable, more than half of the recipes are vegan or vegetarian and most use 100% regional ingredients.
On the rooftop, Skye Restaurant leads to a sensory experience, combining the breathtaking view with an elegant and relaxed atmosphere, welcoming both the most casual and the most refined palates.
To toast the moment, it could be an authentic caipirinha made with cachaça, a fine wine, an ice-cold beer or a signature cocktail that you can even take home.
The chef’s care with everything served at Unique extends from breakfast to the room service menu, from a business cocktail to a wedding banquet.
With this close and attentive approach, our Bassoleil and his team make everyone feel invited to taste the flavors of Unique.
As a researcher and lover of the finest music, Jonas Siaulys brings a special repertoire to the various experiences of Unique.
Music plays in good tone with the DJ leading the live set at Skye Restaurant & Bar at night, through the exclusive playlist in rooms and suites created by Jonas himself. And why not? Even underwater for a rhythmic swim in the pools.
It is no wonder that the hotel has become famous among successful bands in Brazil and around the world.
Around Unique, there is everything. The tranquility of one of the most tree-lined residential neighborhoods in São Paulo. Easy access to the main avenues of business districts such as Paulista Avenue and Faria Lima. Ibirapuera Park for outdoor sports and beautiful museums to visit. Street shops and shopping centers. And also a vibrant nightlife for those looking for excitement.
São Paulo is considered the largest city in Latin America and one of the largest in the world by population. Like an oasis in the concrete jungle, Unique is the ideal starting point for you to explore the metropolis, whether on a leisure or business trip.
At Unique, we believe that true hospitality goes beyond caring for our guests; it extends to the community, the planet, and future generations. That's why we've adopted sustainable practices in all areas of the hotel, from clean energy and water management to conscious gastronomy and animal welfare, from supporting local producers to social responsibility and inclusion.
Every choice we make is guided by respect for the environment and for people, seeking to reduce impacts, preserve resources, and inspire a more harmonious relationship with nature.
Discover the initiatives that make our experience unique, including in terms of sustainability.
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