Rio de Janeiro - Hotels & Apartments

**Xpartan** · 08-08-23 21:53

Originally Posted by SlapShot10 [View Original Post]

Does anyone have a good or bad experience when renting through an agency that says guests must be pre-registered through the agency? If so, any recommendations on how to navigate that or what to avoid? There is 24/7 security. I'm wondering if in a higher-end place, I can show up with a smile and some cash to avoid that process. Obviously, I'd have to pay 2-3 security guards, but that would be far better than the alternative. It's a great apartment, I just don't want to have that conversation with the agent, nor do I want to find out upon arrival that it's essentially not guest-friendly.

It's a two-story penthouse, so I am not worried about noise, and we wouldn't be throwing parties, per se. Maybe inviting 3-4 girls over after the beach or sneaking in late night after going out.

Cheers!

I understand your reluctance, but you need to ask the agency exactly what they mean. Tell them you have friends in Rio, and you'd like to quietly entertain them in your PH (trust me they will know what you mean). I presume the place is pricey, and it would be a shame if you can't "entertain" guests for your own money. In my experience (not just in Rio), you can't always rely on bribing security.

**SlapShot10** · 08-08-23 17:36

Does anyone have a good or bad experience when renting through an agency that says guests must be pre-registered through the agency? If so, any recommendations on how to navigate that or what to avoid? There is 24/7 security. I'm wondering if in a higher-end place, I can show up with a smile and some cash to avoid that process. Obviously, I'd have to pay 2-3 security guards, but that would be far better than the alternative. It's a great apartment, I just don't want to have that conversation with the agent, nor do I want to find out upon arrival that it's essentially not guest-friendly.

It's a two-story penthouse, so I am not worried about noise, and we wouldn't be throwing parties, per se. Maybe inviting 3-4 girls over after the beach or sneaking in late night after going out.

Cheers!

**Tochka** · 08-07-23 13:19

I stayed in Centro at Novotel RJ Santos Dumont, next door to the IBIS hotel. 7 minute's ride from SDU airport.

The room was nice, very modern, and soundproof. It's a busy hotel. Pricing anywhere from $68 to $90 USD dollars a night. I don't remember about breakfast cause no interest to me. It's a short, easy ride to Whiskeria 4 x4, termas, Rio Branco 185 building, Rio Branco 156 buildings, and Darkroom.

In my opinion, this place is for people like me who highly value peace, quiet, and stage 3 REM sleep after a night of hard drinking partying, and fraking garotas in Duplo sessions.

The Novotel and IBIS there is no nightlife nearby, no views, I had an upper floor, no shops, no beachfront views. Nothing. Centro shuts down tight at night. IBIS / Novotel are away from all the famous tourist stuff. Away from nightlife or beach life. The neighborhood is sparse at night. In my opinion, it's not a vacation hotel spot like Copa.

It is short cheap Uber to SDU for easy flights back and forth to SP. Well not easy, the low budget airlines have crowded buses to the plane, and lugging carry-on, up the jetway to the stairs to the plane in the cold rain is no fun, for the lower priced round trip ticket.

**Questner** · 07-29-23 01:10

Originally Posted by StanBob [View Original Post]

Can someone recommend comfortable safe budget hotels in Rio maximum $80. Any hostel recommendations.

Example: you can take a look at IBIS. There are several Ibis hotels in Rio, 2 to 3 * that cater to a budget traveler and guest friendly.

**StanBob** · 07-28-23 05:03

Can someone recommend comfortable safe budget hotels in Rio maximum $80. Any hostel recommendations.

**KillaMike** · 06-11-23 18:55

Hey guys. Looking for a suite with security at front desk. Need it to be escort friendly and in Copacabana or Ipanema.

Any info is appreciated. Thank you!

**FancyFox** · 05-04-23 20:05

Originally Posted by Bkgnj1 [View Original Post]

Hey thanks for this info I checked it out. While it is well situated in Copa, the reviews contain slow wifi complaints. Ultimately ended up going with the leblon Sheraton. That might be the best value available taking proximity, star rating and GF on my dates.

Hi!

How was Sheraton in Leblon? Was it Girl Friendly? I was wondering if it would be allowed to take a girl to common areas like the pool, etc. I was thinking of booking a room for 2 adults and have a different girl visit daily.

Thanks.

**Joe2228** · 04-05-23 16:12

I am planning to visit Rio for 1st time, I am looking for house or apartment that me and my friends can stay together and have party at night in our place, I have been to Colombia lots of time and had fun with my friends, we always had big house and invited girls and had lots of fun, girls also had fun and they made money too, so I am wondering how things work in Brazil, I see lots of reports in here that guys go to the club and strip club and have fun. Any one have any input on house to rent for party, all the airbnb house are not allowed any parties.

**MarkTwain2001** · 03-15-23 15:57

Looking for layed back vibe and best price on fun.

Centro appears to have 3 brothels and Cococabanna only 1. Also interested in combined hotel brother but must be a little up scale (think Hampton inn or better).

Any suggestions or observations?

**Michager** · 02-27-23 20:16

Originally Posted by WyattEarp [View Original Post]

I suggest you heed Axel's subtle warning. Investigate the time traveling to popular mongering venues from the Grand Hyatt Barra. It's quite a ways from the main action.

Yes, I appreciate the warning. I'm aware, that it's not a good location for mongering. My plan is to get an escort to my room.

**WyattEarp** · 02-26-23 23:13

Originally Posted by Michager [View Original Post]

Thank you! That sounds good! I will book it for my next trip, which is also a side trip from SP.

I suggest you heed Axel's subtle warning. Investigate the time traveling to popular mongering venues from the Grand Hyatt Barra. It's quite a ways from the main action.

**Xpartan** · 02-26-23 21:52

Originally Posted by Michager [View Original Post]

Does anyone know the joiner policy of the Grand Hyatt Rio (Barra da Tijuca)?

Just to confirm: Hyatt does allow guests, but they can't use the common areas like the pool or beach (that's what they said in their email and I didn't try to push it).

The problem with Hyatt is there is nothing near it in walking distance except for a great Argentinian restaurant, not even a grocery shop. But that's what gives it a resort feel, I guess.

**Michager** · 02-26-23 21:39

Originally Posted by AxelHeyst [View Original Post]

I have stayed at the Hyatt several times. I am booked to stay there again on my next side trip from SP. There is no joiner fee and I never had to register a guest. It is great hotel and it is located on the best stretch of natural beach in RJ. The only negative is that it is a long ride to 4 x4.

Thank you! That sounds good! I will book it for my next trip, which is also a side trip from SP.

**Axel Heyst** · 02-25-23 23:49

Originally Posted by Michager [View Original Post]

Does anyone know the joiner policy of the Grand Hyatt Rio (Barra the Tijuca)?

I have stayed at the Hyatt several times. I am booked to stay there again on my next side trip from SP. There is no joiner fee and I never had to register a guest. It is great hotel and it is located on the best stretch of natural beach in RJ. The only negative is that it is a long ride to 4 x4.

**Michager** · 02-25-23 23:41

Does anyone know the joiner policy of the Grand Hyatt Rio (Barra da Tijuca)?

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