How to Find Luxury Hotels In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro may be Brazil's second largest city, but it's known as the "cidade maravilhosa" (marvelous city). Famous worldwide for its festive spirit, gorgeous beaches and wonderful climate, it's located on Brazil's southern coast, nestled between the ocean and the mountains. A worldwide tourist mecca, Rio de Janiero attracts millions of visitors a year not just for both Carnaval and New Year's, but throughout the year as well. Rio offers them a wide array of luxury accommodations from which to choose. Follow these steps to find out what your choices are.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access for making reservations and viewing maps

Choose Luxury Accommodations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1. Call the Brazilian Tourism Office at their office at 800-727-2945 to get information on booking accommodations in Rio de Janeiro. You can also visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Revel in luxurious accommodations at the Copacabana Palace in Rio (see Resources below).

3. Choose a well-heeled luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro's Downtown. Walk to most of Rio's most popular tourist attractions, important monuments and phenomenal examples of local architecture. A short drive to the beaches, these locations offer excellent amentities at lower prices than you'll find in most of the beach towns. Expect to pay between $38 and $95 per night.

4. Stay in a luxury high-rise hotel in Copacabana and enjoy easy access to one of the world's most recognizable and famous beaches. Experience world-class amenities in the heart of this thriving beach community and enjoy the white sands and endless sunshine immortalized in film and song. Prices per night range from $70 to over $330.

5. Select an all-suite hotel on upscale Ipanema or Leblon Beaches. Luxuriate in the space and comfort of these apartment-style accommodations that include kitchenettes and living rooms. Stroll the boutique and restaurant-lined streets, swim and sun on the beach, and then take advantage of the hotel's many ammenties, like their spa, beauty facilities, swimming pools and saunas. Rates range from $75 to over $425 per night.

Prepare for Your Stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6. Book a flight into Rio's Galeão international Airport. This large and bustling airport serviced by more than 3 dozen airlines. From the airport, it's an easy, 45-minute trip to Downtown and to most of the beaches.

7. Take a hotel shuttle, bus or taxi to your accommodations in Rio de Janeiro, all of which are easily available from the airport. The three most reliable taxi firms are Transcoopass, Cootramo and Coopertramo.

8. Pack your bags wisely in order to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable stay in Rio de Janeiro. The city boasts summer-like weather year-round; so, make sure to pack plenty of lightweight clothing and swimwear.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're planning on visiting during Carnival or New Year's, book hotel accommodations at least a year in advance. The hotels fill completely. Last-minute rooms are almost impossible to find.
• Take into consideration that prices during Carnaval and New Year's can be double or even triple the amounts quoted for the rest of the year, particularly for rooms with a view of the wild party on the streets below.