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Pousada do Sandi, a luxury hotel in Parati, Brazil
There is no shortage of excellent hotels in Brazil. The larger cities and resort areas, especially, have hotels run to international standards, with multilingual staff. At all grades, rooms are usually clean and the staff are polite. A Continental-style breakfast is usually included in the price. Rates fluctuate according to demand, so our price guide is only approximate.
It is always best to book well in advance, especially during Carnival or a major holiday. In peak months (Jan–Feb and July) hotels may be booked up by Brazilian vacationers.
As Brazil is hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016, there will be a number of new hotels opening, but also a number of existing properties will close or restrict room numbers for refurbishment or expansion programs.
In places where no hotels are listed here, you will find the Quatro Rodas Guia Brasil road guide, available at news-stands, useful. Be aware that motels are often rented out by the hour for amorous trysts.
The Casa do Estudante do Brasil, at Praça Ana Amelia 9, Castelo, Rio de Janeiro; tel: 21-2220 7223, has a list of hostels in 10 Brazilian states that are registered with the International Youth Hostel Federation (www.hihostels.com) and charge just a few dollars. There is no age restriction. Also check Hostel Brasil, with more than 100 hostels throughout Brazil on its books (www.hostel.org.br).
The Roteiros de Charme is a small group of hotels and pousadas. They are of a very high standard and usually in historical buildings. Attractive, intimate, and with good food, these establishments are likely to offer the most memorable accommodation of your trip. For more information, tel: 21-2287 1592; www.roteirosdecharme.com.br.
Rio’s most fashionable boutique hotel since opening in 2007. Designed by Philippe Starck and Rogério Fasano, the hotel found itself hosting Madonna, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Alicia Keys on the eve of Carnival 2010. The restaurant and bar are highly rated and there's an exclusive pool and spa.
Estrada P/Canavieiras, Km 77, Una, Ilhéus
Bahia
tel: 73-3686 1122
A top-class resort hotel, 75km (45 miles) from Ilhéus, set in tropical gardens and blessed with 21km (13 miles) of beaches. Amenities include a highly rated golf course and a spa and the resort has its own airport.
01 Avenida Senhor dos Passos, Lençóis
Bahia
tel: 75-3334 1154
Delightful, comfortable hotel in superb gardens, close to the historic center of Lençóis. Considered the best in the region.
Luxurious hotel in a restored 16th-century convent. One of the city’s best and most attractive.
The Nacional is old-fashioned but it still delivers. Opened in 1961 as the city’s first luxury hotel, over the years it has hosted kings, queens and other heads of state, including Jimmy Carter when he was the US president.
Caminho do Alto do Morro s/n, Praia Rosa
Southern States
tel: 48-3355 6062
A lovely inn, built in the 1980s, with glorious views and comfortable rooms in bright, clean colors.
4700 Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, Jardim Paulista
São Paulo
tel: 11-3055 4710
São Paulo’s most stylish and sought-after boutique hotel has a great pool area with city views and an equally stylish bar and restaurant.
297 Rua André Kotchkoff, Villa Capivari, Campos do Jordão
São Paulo State
tel: 12-3663 7341
A mansion transformed into a luxurious pousada. One of the best in Brazil and top choice for many in Campos do Jordão.
Praça das Merces, Tiradentes
Minas Gerais
tel: 32-3355 1255
Rua E1, Lotes 3 and 4, Praia da Ferradura, Búzios
Rio de Janeiro State
tel: 22-2623 2172
Not the cheapest option, but one of the best and most sought-after pousadas in Búzios. Has its own beach club on the sands below and 12 very stylish and comfortable rooms.
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