The Comfort Hotel Ibirapuera is a typical mid-range chain-style hotel in the amicable Moema neighborhood of Sao Paulo. While there’s plenty of dining, shopping, and Ibirapuera Park close by, the hotel isn’t located near a metro station and is far from the main Paulista area. It’s popular with business travelers who are keeping an eye on the budget, but are accustomed to amenities like free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The 84 contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs, balconies, and bedside power outlets -- but some units have mismatched finishes. For those with a bit more money to spend, the Melia Ibirapuera has a heated lap pool and chicer rooms.
The Comfort Hotel Ibirapuera is a typical mid-range chain-style hotel in the amicable Moema neighborhood of Sao Paulo. While there’s plenty of dining, shopping, and Ibirapuera Park close by, the hotel isn’t located near a metro station and is far from the main Paulista area. It’s popular with business travelers who are keeping an eye on the budget, but are accustomed to amenities like free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The 84 contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TVs, balconies, and bedside power outlets -- but some units have mismatched finishes. For those with a bit more money to spend, the Melia Ibirapuera has a heated lap pool and chicer rooms.
The 66-room Hit Hotel is a budget option located across the street from popular Porto da Barra Beach. There are a number of restaurants, bars, and shops in the area, and the Da Barra Lighthouse is a 10-minute walk away. Rooms are simple and bright, with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, and some look out to lovely sea views. Some of the bathrooms could use a refresh, but they're mostly clean and functional. A breakfast buffet is included in room rates, but that's about it for features. Most guests are here to spend their days at the beach or exploring the neighborhood. Travelers who'd prefer a property with a few more features could check out the nearby Grande Hotel Da Barra, which adds a restaurant, bar, and pool.
The 66-room Hit Hotel is a budget option located across the street from popular Porto da Barra Beach. There are a number of restaurants, bars, and shops in the area, and the Da Barra Lighthouse is a 10-minute walk away. Rooms are simple and bright, with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, and some look out to lovely sea views. Some of the bathrooms could use a refresh, but they're mostly clean and functional. A breakfast buffet is included in room rates, but that's about it for features. Most guests are here to spend their days at the beach or exploring the neighborhood. Travelers who'd prefer a property with a few more features could check out the nearby Grande Hotel Da Barra, which adds a restaurant, bar, and pool.
Copacabana Sol Hotel is a three-pearl hotel that's set a few blocks from Copacabana's famous beach, so rates are lower than properties along the main strip. Even so, it's still only a 10-minute walk to the sand. This is a good value for travelers who want to stay right in the heart of Copacabana near convenient transport links. The restaurant serves meals all day, including a free buffet breakfast, and the gym has a range of equipment, plus a steam room. Style-wise, the 70 rooms are a bit of a let down and some have restricted views, but they're air-conditioned, include free Wi-Fi, and are relatively spacious. It may be worth comparing rates with nearby Atlantico Copacabana Hotel, which adds a pool and has more modern rooms.
Copacabana Sol Hotel is a three-pearl hotel that's set a few blocks from Copacabana's famous beach, so rates are lower than properties along the main strip. Even so, it's still only a 10-minute walk to the sand. This is a good value for travelers who want to stay right in the heart of Copacabana near convenient transport links. The restaurant serves meals all day, including a free buffet breakfast, and the gym has a range of equipment, plus a steam room. Style-wise, the 70 rooms are a bit of a let down and some have restricted views, but they're air-conditioned, include free Wi-Fi, and are relatively spacious. It may be worth comparing rates with nearby Atlantico Copacabana Hotel, which adds a pool and has more modern rooms.
Villa Laurinda is a stylish and romantic bed-and-breakfast in the bohemian Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro. The mid-range property was originally built in 1888 and has been lovingly restored by an artistic Brazilian and Swiss couple. The villa itself is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and has a good size swimming pool. Four fan-cooled rooms (with shared bathrooms) and four suites (with private bathrooms) are available. Breakfast is included in the room rate and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. This is an excellent choice for couples who want to save money but avoid the hostel scene.
Villa Laurinda is a stylish and romantic bed-and-breakfast in the bohemian Santa Teresa district of Rio de Janeiro. The mid-range property was originally built in 1888 and has been lovingly restored by an artistic Brazilian and Swiss couple. The villa itself is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and has a good size swimming pool. Four fan-cooled rooms (with shared bathrooms) and four suites (with private bathrooms) are available. Breakfast is included in the room rate and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. This is an excellent choice for couples who want to save money but avoid the hostel scene.
The 121-unit Grande Hotel Da Barra is a three-pearl option with an excellent location right on beautiful Porto da Barra Beach. Rooms are modern and simple, and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Some have outstanding views of the sea. The on-site restaurant and bar serves international and local fare for all meals, and there's another bar by the outdoor pool. A beauty salon offers hair services, and massage treatments are available. Business guests make use of the events spaces and business center with computers. There's also a small fitness center. Another affordable beachfront option is the Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho, although its beach is rocky and not swimmable, but it has a lovely infinity pool by the beach with a swim-up bar.
The 121-unit Grande Hotel Da Barra is a three-pearl option with an excellent location right on beautiful Porto da Barra Beach. Rooms are modern and simple, and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Some have outstanding views of the sea. The on-site restaurant and bar serves international and local fare for all meals, and there's another bar by the outdoor pool. A beauty salon offers hair services, and massage treatments are available. Business guests make use of the events spaces and business center with computers. There's also a small fitness center. Another affordable beachfront option is the Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho, although its beach is rocky and not swimmable, but it has a lovely infinity pool by the beach with a swim-up bar.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale resort catering to families, couples, and business travelers, located directly on the beach in Rio de Janerio. (It’s the only Rio property with direct beach access.) Every one of the hotel’s 538 rooms offers sea views and private balconies -- those on corner units wrap around -- as well as amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and minibars. For food and drink, there are four unique outlets, ranging from the Michelin-rated L’Etoile on the top floor to a classic Brazilian steakhouse with outdoor seating by the beach. Leisure options include a good-size swimming pool and adjacent whirlpool (plus a separate infinity pool for the kiddies, who also have a kids’ club), a spa with saunas and steam rooms, and a 24-hour fitness center. A drawback for some guests might be the secluded location away from Rio’s action; others will consider that a big plus. For a hotel across from the beach in Copacabana, consider the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale resort catering to families, couples, and business travelers, located directly on the beach in Rio de Janerio. (It’s the only Rio property with direct beach access.) Every one of the hotel’s 538 rooms offers sea views and private balconies -- those on corner units wrap around -- as well as amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and minibars. For food and drink, there are four unique outlets, ranging from the Michelin-rated L’Etoile on the top floor to a classic Brazilian steakhouse with outdoor seating by the beach. Leisure options include a good-size swimming pool and adjacent whirlpool (plus a separate infinity pool for the kiddies, who also have a kids’ club), a spa with saunas and steam rooms, and a 24-hour fitness center. A drawback for some guests might be the secluded location away from Rio’s action; others will consider that a big plus. For a hotel across from the beach in Copacabana, consider the JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro.
L'Hotel PortoBay Sao Paulo is an upscale property ideally located in the heart of Bixigia, Sao Paulo's "Little Italy." The 84 rooms here are elegant, comfortable, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and lovely marble bathrooms. Some units have balconies, but only suites have coffee- and tea-making facilities. Trebbiano Restaurant is known for its excellent breakfast buffet, which includes a special Japanese spread, but it also serves solid Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. The small spa is lovely, offering Japanese tubs, a wonderful array of body treatments, and a sauna, while the tiny indoor pool -- complete with a retractable roof -- is a pleasant spot for some quiet time or a dip. There are also five meeting rooms, a bar, and on-site covered parking (for a fee). Event planners looking for more room may want to consider the similarly priced Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel, which has a huge gym and tons of meeting space.
L'Hotel PortoBay Sao Paulo is an upscale property ideally located in the heart of Bixigia, Sao Paulo's "Little Italy." The 84 rooms here are elegant, comfortable, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and lovely marble bathrooms. Some units have balconies, but only suites have coffee- and tea-making facilities. Trebbiano Restaurant is known for its excellent breakfast buffet, which includes a special Japanese spread, but it also serves solid Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. The small spa is lovely, offering Japanese tubs, a wonderful array of body treatments, and a sauna, while the tiny indoor pool -- complete with a retractable roof -- is a pleasant spot for some quiet time or a dip. There are also five meeting rooms, a bar, and on-site covered parking (for a fee). Event planners looking for more room may want to consider the similarly priced Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel, which has a huge gym and tons of meeting space.
The 84-room, upper-middle-range Bavaria Sport Hotel in Gramado is an affordable chalet-style choice with plenty to keep kids and adults happy. Rooms vary in size and style, though all are mostly simple and have wood floors, simple Ikea-style furnishings, and flat-screen TVs. The property includes a heated indoor/outdoor pool, mini-golf, tennis courts, and a bright fitness center. A cozy on-site restaurant offers a free and generous daily breakfast buffet and there is a bar and lounge on-site. For an even more family-friendly escape, guests should consider Hotel Bangalos da Serra, which has expansive grounds and live farm animals for children to feed.
The 84-room, upper-middle-range Bavaria Sport Hotel in Gramado is an affordable chalet-style choice with plenty to keep kids and adults happy. Rooms vary in size and style, though all are mostly simple and have wood floors, simple Ikea-style furnishings, and flat-screen TVs. The property includes a heated indoor/outdoor pool, mini-golf, tennis courts, and a bright fitness center. A cozy on-site restaurant offers a free and generous daily breakfast buffet and there is a bar and lounge on-site. For an even more family-friendly escape, guests should consider Hotel Bangalos da Serra, which has expansive grounds and live farm animals for children to feed.
The Royal Rio Palace is an inexpensive, all-inclusive option in the heart of Copacabana. It is conveniently located; just two blocks from the beach and one block from the nearest metro station (Cardeal Arcoverde). Each room features an LCD-TV, minibar, and safe. The bathrooms are quite spacious by Copacabana standards, and some come with bathtubs, but overall decor is bland. The hotel has a great rooftop swimming pool area with views. Adjacent to it is a pool bar, and a small, but modern, fitness center and steam room.The neighborhood is lively with bars, restaurants, shops, and theaters.
The Royal Rio Palace is an inexpensive, all-inclusive option in the heart of Copacabana. It is conveniently located; just two blocks from the beach and one block from the nearest metro station (Cardeal Arcoverde). Each room features an LCD-TV, minibar, and safe. The bathrooms are quite spacious by Copacabana standards, and some come with bathtubs, but overall decor is bland. The hotel has a great rooftop swimming pool area with views. Adjacent to it is a pool bar, and a small, but modern, fitness center and steam room.The neighborhood is lively with bars, restaurants, shops, and theaters.
The Hotel Comfort Nova Paulista is a standard, budget chain hotel with updated furnishings, though it's generic style feels quite plain in vibrant Sao Paulo. The 171 guest rooms arranged over 19 floors cater to both value-minded business travelers and families alike. Rooms are arguable the most appealing part of the hotel, since they're decorated with bold colors. There’s a simple restaurant (breakfast included), an outdoor pool, and a tiny fitness room, but overall the amenities don't stand out. While not actually located on Paulista Avenue, the hotel is situated close to the metro. It’s a reliable, budget-friendly option with few surprises, but also little personality. For something with a bit more pizazz, check rates at the nearby EZ Aclimacao Hotel.
The Hotel Comfort Nova Paulista is a standard, budget chain hotel with updated furnishings, though it's generic style feels quite plain in vibrant Sao Paulo. The 171 guest rooms arranged over 19 floors cater to both value-minded business travelers and families alike. Rooms are arguable the most appealing part of the hotel, since they're decorated with bold colors. There’s a simple restaurant (breakfast included), an outdoor pool, and a tiny fitness room, but overall the amenities don't stand out. While not actually located on Paulista Avenue, the hotel is situated close to the metro. It’s a reliable, budget-friendly option with few surprises, but also little personality. For something with a bit more pizazz, check rates at the nearby EZ Aclimacao Hotel.