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LEFT: The Presidential Suite at the Unique Hotel gives the sense of being on a luxury cruise ship THIS PHOTO: An exterior view of the Fasano in the fashionable Le Jardins district Sales Manager Felipe Silva (felipesilva@emiliano.com.br, 011-55-113068-4301) says no request is too much trouble. “The airlines lost one guest’s bag with the special milk for her baby, which is unavailable in Brazil,” says Silva. “So our chef stepped in and provided her with a batch of fresh almond milk every day.” Contact Head Concierge Tais Fonseca (tais fonseca@emiliano.com.br, 011-55-11-3068-4399) to reserve the heliport, have clients met at the airport or to assist with VIP needs like packing and unpacking or booking tables at fashionable restaurants, such as A Sintra. The Unique Hotel The Unique Hotel (www.hotelunique.com.br) really lives up to its name. It looks like a futuristic Noah’s Ark, portholes and all, and is located in central Le Jardins, close to the business district and Colgonhas airport. The immense lobby with its soaring glass front makes you feel small but not isolated, thanks to the comfortable couches and armchairs. We thought the low tangle of black velvet knots called The Boa Couch must appeal to the young at heart. The Unique Service reception staff (uniqueservice@hotelunique.com.br, 011-55-11-3055-4700) checks guests in at small tables and offers them chilled champagne. This is not the place to send those who like conventional hotels; however, clients who like hip, trendy design will love it. The 95 rooms are not huge, but they are architectural experiences. General Manager Claudia Biasetto (cbiasetto@hotelunique.com.br, 011-55-11-3044-4728) says the best rooms are those on the edges of the building. In fact, our top picks were the two Broadway Rooms (#203 and 204), where the semi-circular exterior is replicated with half the room curving up to the ceiling. The only thing breaking the sweep is a large plasma TV, which sprouts from the pale parquet floor. The bed is in a recessed area to one side and beside it, a clouded white-glass panel folds up to reveal CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 September 1, 2008 TravelAgent | 37 http://www.hotelunique.com.br

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