Rio de Janeiro: Hotel Glória (4 Star Hotel)

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Address: Rua do russel 632 , Rio de janeiro , Brazil
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Lonely Planet review

  • Regis St. Louis
  • Lonely Planet author
The looming white Hotel Glória was once a grand 1920s beachfront hotel. Although it has lost its beach, the Glória still retains some of its old splendour, amid its classically decorated rooms and red-carpeted hallways.

The hotel rooms are spread among two buildings. The old wing has a hall full of old antiques and the rooms have sizeable bathrooms with tubs, and are comfortably furnished and decorated either in a floral theme or more subdued yellows or tans. (You will find worn, brown carpeting and a few other blemishes that the hotel needs to address.) A handful of renovated rooms boast wood floors, marble bathrooms and pleasant decor that perhaps warrants the price. The deluxe rooms also boast stunning views over the bay. The new wing has trim, modern rooms without any of the old-fashioned ambience. There are also several pools (one is curiously shaped like an amoeba) and a fitness centre. There are pretty beaches nearby, but the water here is too polluted for swimming. You'll have to truck down to Copacabana for the real beach experience.

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Check-in / Check-out Earliest check-in: 2:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 12:00 PM