Discover 10 urban hotels that are worth visiting in Brazil – 01/24/2024 – Tourism

Whether by investing in tradition or investing in the modernity of their facilities, some hotels become references in their respective metropolises.

In the seventh chapter of the series about 100 incredible hotels in Brazil, Sheet lists ten urban accommodation options, which make use of the location and busy life of big cities to attract guests.

Villa Amazonia
A few meters from the Amazonas Theater, in Manaus, a restored historic mansion is the gateway to a modern hotel, fully terraced and with a swimming pool surrounded by landscaping that constantly reminds its guests that the forest is right there. At breakfast and throughout the day, the bistro — named Fitz Carraldo in reference to Werner Herzog’s film set in the Amazon — serves local flavors, such as tucumã tapioca and pirarucu ceviche.
Rua 10 de Julho, 315, Centro, Manaus (AM). Daily rates from R$1,300 at villaamazonia.com

Praiano
In one of the hottest spots on the Fortaleza waterfront, facing a sculpture by Sérvulo Esmeraldo, a Ceará native known for the visual arts, this hotel was opened in 1982 and recently underwent renovation. The view of the green waters of the sea, present in all 205 rooms, can now also be enjoyed from the terrace, which has a bar and swimming pool from which to admire the view. In the cafe, the highlight is the variety of tapioca that is offered.
Av. Beira Mar, 2.800, Meireles, Fortaleza (CE). Daily rates from R$352 at praianohotel.com.br

Fasano Salvador
For 45 years, this building in Praça Castro Alves was the headquarters of the newspaper A Tarde and a hotel on the top floors. From 1975 onwards, the art deco building went through years of abandonment until it was listed as a cultural asset of Bahia in 2013. After a multi-million-dollar restoration carried out by Isay Weinfeld, in 2018 the building returned to action as the first Fasano in Bahia. Now, tourists can enjoy the same view of Todos-os-Santos Bay that was there in the 1930s.
Praça Castro Alves, 5, Centro, Salvador (BA). Daily rates from R$2,100 at fasano.com.br

Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada
On the banks of Lake Paranoá and close to Palácio da Alvorada, this project by Ruy Ohtake features landscaping by Burle Marx. It opened in 2001 and became one of the main hotels in the federal capital. There are 396 suites on three floors, including two presidential suites that offer 100m² balconies, as well as an elevator and exclusive reception. All guests enjoy a kids club, fitness center and a huge pool with views and a pier overlooking the lake.
SHTN Section 1, Conjunto 1B, Block C, Brasília (DF). Daily rates from R$628 at goldentulip.com

Hilton Copacabana
From the terrace of the tallest building in Copacabana you can see both Sugarloaf Mountain, on the left, and Dois Irmãos hill, in Leblon, on the right — not to mention Christ the Redeemer, right behind it. Such a view is only possible because, in the 1970s, the State authorized taller buildings there, as long as they were, forever, hotels. This giant with 39 floors and almost 500 rooms was then built, which since 2007 has operated under the Hilton banner, with one of the most sought-after rooftops in Rio.
Av. Atlântica, 1.020, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Daily rates from R$933 at hiltoncopacabana.com

Fairmont Copacabana
The luxurious hotel is located in the hustle and bustle of Copacabana, Rio, and has rooms with sea views. It is the first of the Fairmont chain to open in Latin America, five years ago. The blue tones of the ocean inspire the decoration of the 375 rooms and common areas, decorated with plants. On the sixth floor are the Marine Restô restaurant, with a Brazilian food menu designed by French chef Jérôme Dardillac, two swimming pools —facing the morning and afternoon sun— and a spa. There is also a sauna, gym, bar, cafe and shops.
Avenida Atlântica, 4,240, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Daily rates from R$1,700 at fairmont.com

Renaissance
Designed by Ruy Ohtake, this hotel opened in 1996 takes advantage of the slope of the surrounding land, in the capital of São Paulo. Surrounded by undulating concrete balconies, its four ground floors house a lobby with bar, restaurant, theater and a leisure terrace with swimming pool. Those staying on the Club floors, the highest, also have access to a VIP lounge on the 23rd floor, with unlimited canapés, drinks, sweets and coffees throughout the day, including happy hour.
Al. Santos, 2,233, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo (SP). Daily rates from R$1,100 at renaissancesaopaulohotel.com

Emiliano
At the beginning of the 2000s, when grand hotels were the big trend, a businessman from Minas Gerais who made his fortune in the Pará mines opened the concept of a boutique hotel in São Paulo. With few rooms and a lot of discretion, the hotel named after Di Cavalcanti (whose first name is Emiliano) gained fame for its duplex suite with a pool covered by a glass cube and has established itself as a reference for high standards by offering privacy to guests willing to shell out high values.
Rua Oscar Freire, 384, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo (SP). Daily rates from R$5,200 at emiliano.com.br

Fasano Itaim
Twenty years after the first Fasano, in the Jardins region, the capital of São Paulo gained a second address for the brand. With a refined air and little ostentation, the lobby of the new unit houses the traditional Fasano bar, a new Gero restaurant, as well as 107 rooms of six different categories, ranging from 30 to 90 m². On the terrace, a swimming pool with a bar open to non-guests (reservation required) offers a view framed by the surrounding buildings.
Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 706, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (SP). Daily rates from R$3,100 at fasano.com.br

Nomaa
Opened nine years ago in Curitiba, Nomaa has established itself as a good option in the capital of Paraná for tourists who appreciate architecture and design. Located in the Batel neighborhood, the hotel houses
42 rooms with furniture designed by big Brazilian names such as Sérgio Rodrigues and Jader Almeida, as well as countless works by local artists. Open to non-guests, breakfast and brunch are generous, with a good variety of à la carte options.
Rua Gutemberg, 168, Batel, Curitiba (PR). Daily rates from R$924 at nomaa.com.br