Rio de Janeiro - Hotels & Apartments

[Vagabundo1]

I am thinking of doing some timeshare investments, for example, an apartment in Rio (Botafogo or barra or centro), and an apartment in Sao Paolo (ideal is rua Augusta, Casarao).

[BlkPanther]

Yes, I use to rent from him during the Help days. Once Help closed, I stopped going. Two of my friends continue to visit Rio and still rent from Franco. He is doing well. He built a house in Niteroi. He divorced his Brazilian wife and his son should be in his late teens or early twenties.

Thanks for that! I still have his old cell number which I'm guessing he's changed by now. Would your friends share his number now?

Thinking of going there in May. If so, you can PM me if you'd like 👍.

[Confiable]

Does anyone ever remember having dealings with the old Italian guy Franco? Is he still around / alive? I used to rent apts from him back in the day near the beach before airbnb became a 'thing'. If he's still around the old fart must be around 80 by now. 😎 You could always find him in the little shops near the beach having coffee and walking his little dog.

Yes, I use to rent from him during the Help days. Once Help closed, I stopped going. Two of my friends continue to visit Rio and still rent from Franco. He is doing well. He built a house in Niteroi. He divorced his Brazilian wife and his son should be in his late teens or early twenties.

[BlkPanther]

Does anyone ever remember having dealings with the old Italian guy Franco? Is he still around / alive? I used to rent apts from him back in the day near the beach before airbnb became a 'thing'. If he's still around the old fart must be around 80 by now. 😎 You could always find him in the little shops near the beach having coffee and walking his little dog.

[Koolkid]

On the Leme side (Posto 1), the closest ones are in Botafogo. Search for Bambina and Panda. On the Apraodor side (Posto 6), the closest might be in Leblon -- Nossa and VIPS. VIPS looks truly fabulous, but pricey. Nothing good in Copa (AFAIK).

Perfect thankyou!

[Xpartan]

I'm looking for a love motel with large rooms and jacuzzi / private pool as close to Copacabana s possible.

Can anyone recommend please?

Thanks.

On the Leme side (Posto 1), the closest ones are in Botafogo. Search for Bambina and Panda. On the Apraodor side (Posto 6), the closest might be in Leblon -- Nossa and VIPS. VIPS looks truly fabulous, but pricey. Nothing good in Copa (AFAIK).

[Koolkid]

I'm looking for a love motel with large rooms and jacuzzi / private pool as close to Copacabana s possible.

Can anyone recommend please?

Thanks.

[Vagabundo1]

I need apt for sub 4000 r in metro jardim oceanico, metro sao conrado, leblon, or botafogo.

[Explorer8939]

Hotel Fénix.

Rua do Senado, 189.

Girl friendly, former love hotel.

I got a big room with jacuzzi for 350 reales, but there are cheaper rooms.

It's at the north end of Lapa.

[Explorer8939]

I read the FF.

I am looking for a girl friendly hotel in Lapa. 99% of the discussion here is about Copacabana, where I am now, but I am looking for a change up to Lapa.

There are lots of short time hotels in Lapa, but they are disgusting. I am looking for a decent hotel.

[Explorer8939]

My hotel is close to Centro metro subway city centre what is best mode of transit from GiG airport? I prefer transit how do I identify the tight bus at the airport? Maybe I'm better off taking bus from airport to closest metro train station Vicente de Carvalho is it then subwaying it down to Centro Cariaca station? Mini-bus? Taxi how to identify honest ones? Uber unsure about wifi at airport where to catch? My arrival 8:30-9 am Thanks.

If you are new to Rio, using a taxi stand inside the Arrivals area of GIG is your best bet. It's more expensive but avoids problems.

The Uber area has no WiFi, and telephone reception is weak.

[Explorer8939]

Hey guys.

I'm landing fairly late, close to 1 AM. By the time I collect my luggage + customs it'll probably be 1:30 AM.

I haven't booked my hotel yet, so am fairly flexible, but my worry is getting a cab at that time of night (as public transport won't be running).

Any tips?

I even thought of spending the night in one of the airport hotels and then going into Rio tomorrow morning.

There are tax agents inside the Arrivals section of GIG. They take credit cards, so you can get a taxi to other parts of Rio, no problem.

[FancyFox]

Hello gents, this will be my 4th trip to Rio. Wondering if I could get some GF hotel suggestions. I have stayed in hilton and portobay copacabana in the past and at an airbnb in leblon- all extremely GF. Wanted to know of any other GF hotels if possible please.

[Desimilk]

We are 4 guys will be traveling to Rio Carnival end of Feb. Please suggest 3-4 bedroom apt / condos or similar on or near Copacabana.

Not sure whether we will be bringing girls to the room but chica friendly is preferred just in case.

Pardon me if this has been answered in the past. I just started reading the forum for our upcoming trip so I can start making reservations for the stay.

Thanks!

[Velib]

Hey guys.

I'm landing fairly late, close to 1 AM. By the time I collect my luggage + customs it'll probably be 1:30 AM.

I haven't booked my hotel yet, so am fairly flexible, but my worry is getting a cab at that time of night (as public transport won't be running).

Any tips?

I even thought of spending the night in one of the airport hotels and then going into Rio tomorrow morning.