Many people are asking me for advice where to stay in Rio. You basically have two choices, go for the Blumar Events suggestions or search on the web for a better rate based on less or more stars.
I think the best two hotels that Blumar Events is offering are Miramar and Rio Othon Palace. They are good hotels, in excellent location, close to the metro, and with fantastic Copacabana views. The rates are in the Blumar page http://www.blumar.com.br/wwweventos/evt/evt2.cfm?evtcod=5601j6464a5e7c841&lang=2
Blumar is also offering a three star in downtown, Guanabara Palace, which is a good hotel, but located in the business district, i.e. not nice at night. The fourth hotel, Leme Othon, is a four star too, but I personally don’t like Leme (northeast of Copacabana). Nothing wrong with the place, but I like the other edge of Copacabana better (southwest).
If you want to shop around, I recommend you make reservations with Ipanema.com (left corner of the menu, click on Request now – Hotels and Flats in Rio). You will be able to see the hotels pictures, description and location there. Ipanema.com offers excellent service and reply very quickly confirming reservations.
But the common question is, where are you staying? This is probably the second time in my life that I will stay in a hotel in Rio. I usually crash with my sister, but during the meeting I will stay in a 3 star hotel in Copacabana. It is a 3 star, with a 5 star location, listed on Ipanema.com. I will not post the name here, but if you email me, I will let you know. But so you know, elevator is famous for not working well and does not have wireless!
I also recommend that you use http://www.tripadvisor.com/ for people's opinion. I just found a 3 star in Copacabana that everyone seems to love (Martinique Copa Hotel), it has wireless, and is listed on Ipanema.com. I will not stay there, I have already closed the deal with the other hotel.
Check also my first post about location and more tips on hotels.
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Hello.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving useful informations.
I'm going to Rio to attend IAU assembly.
I got to know a little about the subway system in Rio.
But I don't know how to get the city from the International Airport.
Is there any public transport system?
Do I have to take a taxi?
You can take a bus from the airport into the city. It is only R$7 reais and has air conditioning. Here is the link, but I will post about it later on http://www.rioonibus.com/guia_de_itinerarios/consultas/consulta-numero.asp?numero=2018&ts=A
ReplyDeleteHello, Duilia.
ReplyDeleteI cannot find the location of the events.
Could you please tell me the adress?
The convention center is located on Estácio Station. I don't know if there is a formal address for the center, but that station is a very well known location in Rio. Check my first post for more information.
ReplyDeletedo you know about corrency what does R$ 35 means how much is this equivalent to US doller ? do you know ? is this the same as BRL or not. If you know please reply me ..
ReplyDeleteBrazilian currency is Real and we sometimes say R$ and sometimes BRL. Check online for exchange rate, that changes all the time. Last time I checked, you divide by 2 in order to get the value in Dollars. So, R$35 is US$17.50
ReplyDeleteHi Duilia,
ReplyDeleteAs a female scientist traveling alone, I am very concerned about security. Should I be worried about walking several blocks between the Metro and my hotel in the morning and evening? If so, will there be safe taxis available at the convention venue for the return to the hotel? Thanks for all of your useful travel information.
Where exactly are you staying? if in Copacabana, you can walk safely during the morning and evening. I wouldn't walk at 2am alone, but in a group should be ok.
ReplyDeleteI am staying at R. Bolivar 119, near the metro station. Thanks!
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