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Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Most tourists choose sensible enough to stay along the beaches in the south, that is, Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon. The areas are relatively safe compared with other areas of the city, and you'll find everything you need here, in addition to that there is a good starting point to visit the Rios attractions. Moreover, these areas are extremely easy to orient themselves in.

Generally one can say that the farther west on the beach you move, the more expensive and more exclusive are the Rio de Janeiron hotels. And the more blocks from the beach where you live, the cheaper the hotels.person pr. night in double room on a nice three-star hotel in Copacabana, against 250-300 for the corresponding standard of Ipanema or Leblon. Do you want a room overlooking the beach and the ocean, you probably put on a couple of hundred notes. Anyway, you live no more than two or three minutes walk from the beaches here.

Attention! Please note that during the carnival in February, prices are often more doubled. During this period, most hotels require also a minimum stay of four or five nights which must be prepaid, and most are fully booked months in advance. The following Rio de Janeiro hotels are ranked among the best tourist hotels of reputable travel websites:

Rio Internacional Hotel

Avenida Atlantica 1500, Copacabana. This is a popular 20-storey hotel directly facing the Copacabana beach. Swimming pool, gym and a private beach service.

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Excelsior Copacabana Hotel

Avenida Atlantica 1800, Copacabana. This 4-star hotel is also located on Copacabana Beach and has free transportation to and from the airport. 233 ensuite rooms.



Marina Palace Hotel

Avenida Delfim Moreira 630, Leblon. The hotel faces the beach on the main street in Leblon, west of Ipanema. It has roof top pool and a private beach service. 150 rooms.

Windsor Plaza Copacabana Hotel

Avenida Princesa Isabel 263, Copacabana. The hotel is located one block from the beach, has a Rio Internacional Hotel, Avenida Atlantica 1500, Copacabana. This is a popular 20-storey hotel directly facing the Copacabana beach. Swimming pool, gym and a private beach service



Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza

Rua Farme De Amoedo 34, Ipanema. The hotel is located one block from the fashionable Ipanema Beach and five minutes from Copacabana. It has a swimming pool and gym.




General

You should also be aware that the establishments with the word motel of the name is not the same as in Europe or North America. Motels rent rooms by the hour, including the love-hungry couple who do not have the opportunity to expand at home. In Rio share many young married couples apartment by-law, or they have a one bedroom apartment with several children. Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Rent a flat

Another option is to rent a flat for your stay and there are few agencies that specialising in this. These include

www.rioflatrental.com

www.rioapartments.com



These can get booked up a long time ahead, especially in high season. about the only time Rio doesn't rward spontaneity is when you are trying to sort out accomodation




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