Luz Plaza

R. Prates, 145, Bom Retiro

11-3322-2900

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Koreans on textile business in the ‘hood make up the majority clientele at this modern hotel in which every room overlooks verdant Luz park and the classic Luz train station. A men’s-only spa considers Korean bathing tradition seriously: men (Korean or otherwise) can take showers sitting on low stools in front of their own mirrors and afterward can go lie down on tatami mats in a designated quiet room or hang out in the cafe. Women get their own sauna and pool. Suites are embellished with wood floors, and décor throughout all rooms is modestly refined, with flowery comforters on beds.