Spending time in Rio de Janeiro hotels with their excellent and elegant services can be one of the most exhilarating experiences any guest to the city could ever experience. The hotels are exquisitely designed and offer some of the best rates fit for any budget.

The Martinique Copa Hotel

Martinique Copa Hotel is one that lists among the top 7 and is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers. Reviews rate it as a good hotel because of its ideal location on the Southern part of the Copacabana beach. Other ratings by Tripadvisor are in terms of services, cleanliness, rooms, service and sleep quality all rate incredibly high. The average price for the hotel rooms is $ 155.

The Windsor Asturius Hotel

Asturius hotel is another ideal hotel in Rio de Janeiro that offers great service, comfortable and large rooms, with an amazing view of the roof top bar. The hotel is only a 2 minutes walk to the Ipanema beach and there is a bus stop to catch buses everyday. The average price is $ 153, inclusive of breakfast and is ideal for family accommodation.

Promenade Paradiso

Hotel accommodation in Rio cannot be complete without the Promenade Paradiso that ranks third with Trip advisor. The three star hotel is a nice place to spend the night if one is in Rio for business. This all around nice place is situated near the Citta America and Downtown shopping in Barra de Tijuca. Prices range from $ 158 going forward.

Augusto’s Copacabana Hotel

The Augusto’s Copacabana Hotel is yet another top three star hotel in Rio that’s only three blocks from the beach and serves a continental breakfast and offers comfortable and spacious rooms, all at an incredible $ 121. It’s ideal for a business traveler and for leisure. Another three star hotel is the Hotel Regina situated in Rua Ferreira Viana. The location is safe since the hotel is situated in opulent neighborhoods of Rio. One can get a room at $ 108 and is ideal for a solo.

Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel

The sixth is the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel-a four star at the heart of Rio. This location of the hotel is fit for a city tour on the Capacabana beach. The rooms are well furnished, with an average price of $ 372 and is a superb destination for couples on a holiday. Business travelers also find the hotel a nice place to stay because of its serenity.

Hotel Santa Teresa

For those who prefer elegance, the Hotel Santa Teresa is definitely the place to be. Situated in Rua Alminarate Alexandrino is an excellent place for both business and leisure travelers. The average price fro rooms is $ 464 and are simply stunning. 

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Sao Paulo is one of the most fantastic cities in South America, and it has a tropical climate. This is one destination where you will enjoy as you sample Brazilian cuisine, not to mention its beautiful beaches. The following are some of the top 7 hotels you can stay in while in Sao Paulo.

Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi

This is a luxurious hotel, with all the modern facilities like spas, restaurants, and has 485 spacious rooms. It’s in the CENU business complex, and is ideal for business travelers for it has flexible meeting facilities, and two bars as well as two restaurants. The average rate per night is 375 US$.

Blue Tree Morumbi Convention

With an incredible 400 rooms, this hotel is ideal for those traveling for leisure. There is a restaurant which deals in international cuisines, and is located close to shopping malls and near the famous Berrine Avenue. Business travelers are also at home here, and there’s internet connection, a swimming pool, live music by bands, and cocktails in the lobby bar. Superior rooms go for US$ 159, while a deluxe room two single beds for US$ 178.

Renaissance Sao Paulo

This hotel is close to Paulista Avenue, and is elegantly decorated. It has 25 floors, and the fact that it’s close to cinemas and theaters make it ideal for families on holiday. The rates per night are around US$436.

Sofitel Sao Paulo

This is a new hotel, and is close to Guarulhos and Congonhas city airport. It is in the heart of the city, and is ideal for business travelers. Rates are US$ 330, and room services are superb.

Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo

This 470 room hotel features Brazilian art and photography, designed with natural woods and stones. It’s quiet and serene, ideal for business travelers. Rates per night are US$ 364.

Maksoud Plaza

This hotel is close to an airport, and has 416 spacious and elegant rooms. There are modern facilities, and room service is just fantastic. This one is ideal for budget travelers, with rates per night being US$ 244. It offers a nice view of the city at night.

Hotel Unique

This hotel is unique in all ways, from the design, the foods, and the shape of the building. It is located in the heart of the city, and the staff are friendly and courteous. It’s ideal for budget and single travelers, with prices of US$ 245 per night.

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