One of two Santos hotels in the Mendes Plaza hotel group (the other is the nearby Tower Panorama), the six-floor Mendes Plaza Hotel

• Torre Plaza is situated at the southern end of the city center, a five-minute walk from the beach. The contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and some have ocean views. The standout feature at the hotel is the large rooftop pool with a swim-up bar, and there's also a kids' club, a game room, a sauna, a fitness room, and a restaurant.  While the Torre Plaza doesn't exude a huge amount of Brazilian character, its proximity to the beach and nearby attractions, and its numerous on-site amenities, make it a solid option for both business travelers and tourists.