Reputedly built to be Cuiaba's best hotel. I haven't tried all the others, so I can't say - but it's certainly trying hard with all the bling and glitz, and was clearly popular with the fashionable locals. One unfortunate result of the large open foyer/bar is that 5 or 6 people talking loudly sounds like a school playground on the last day of term. Our room was a good size, well-equipped, and comfortable. The restaurant food was nice, and the staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was especially good - a wide selection of hot and cold, with omelettes cooked to order.