The views are pretty incredible from this high-rise hotel, and the designers made sure to take advantage of them at every opportunity. The excitement of the hustle and bustle in the busy commercial area below rises up through the windows, while sparing you the in-your-face-grit. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On the banks of the Rio Negro lies a city on stilts that is so like a living Amazonian cartoon that it will leave you slack-jawed. The size of their piece of rainforest, and the lengths to which they take their theme will make you wonder: is this a theme park or a hotel? Full Lonely Planet Review ›

When passing through Manaus, you can trust in the Krystal for clean comfort and a quiet night's sleep. Though a jumbled mix of styles and time periods, this small, multi-storey hotel has modern construction and fairly updated room design. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Most of the centre's top end hotels overcharge for disappointingly unattractive rooms, but this one is a bit of a find. It's not that the look of the place is anything noteworthy, but its good value and prime location sure are. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you can put up with the businessmen wandering the lobby talking on their cell phones, the Lider will put you up in attractive, modern comfort. Above the lobby there's a bright, tropical theme going on, almost as if the owner's daughter took over at some point. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Stylishly modern and confidently sophisticated, the Century is the best Manaus has to offer in the way of exclusive business hotels. It proves that despite its backwaters location, Manaus is cosmopolitan enough to play hardball with the world's fashionable. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Want to feel relaxed and at home in downtown Manaus? Would a kitchenette apartment do that for you? Though not plush, these apartments have the luxury of space and an excellent location. Saint Paul has the trappings of a regular hotel - breakfast room, fitness room and pool - but… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Brazilians hate to be alone, and you rarely are at this high-use business hotel. Being part of the country's (and perhaps one of the world's) largest hotel chains means there's always someone to meet at the bar or rub elbows with in the fitness centre. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You'll be an unusual element at this simple pousada. The neighbourhood, though not far from the centre, is totally off most travellers' radars. If you are looking for a super cheap, safe room where you're not afraid to touch the walls, Montemurro will do you just fine. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Whether you're in town for a short stay and looking to conserve time, or would prefer a night in a natural setting to one in downtown Manaus (hallelujah), the Dutch-owned Tiwa will treat you right. A variety of activities is included in each package - check with the resort for de… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Rooms come with either carpet or white tile floors, here called piso frio, literally 'cold floor'. If the carpet sounds nicer, that's because it is. Carpet rooms tend to be larger, and some are split level, with a small raised area with table and chairs. The air-cooled lobby is w… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An eight-story hotel on safe, busy Av Getúlio Vargas, rooms here are spacious enough for two beds, a table and chair, even a sofa. The bathrooms are weirdly tiny, but it's a minor inconvenience for an otherwise good value. The breakfast spread is ample, and buses to and from the … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A small step up from other budget hotels, with cleaner and brighter rooms, all with TV and windows facing the street, and convenient to the port for speedboats to Tefé and Tabatinga. It's also a favorite haunt of freelance guides - be very clear with the receptionist that you do … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A multistory block of plain but adequate rooms coated in gray and white high-gloss paint. Ask for a room with a window, or one on the top floor where at least the corridor is sunny. There's a recommended tour operator based here, and another across the street, but be wary of free… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Internacional wins no awards for decor - the rooms and lobby could teach most hospitals a thing or two about austerity - but the spotless, sizable rooms are perfectly comfortable, with high ceilings, air-con, TV and fridge. A cable internet connection is available in most roo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Occupying a former hospital, of all things, this tenement-style budget hotel has attractive blond and chocolate wood floors, and large rooms that open onto a sunny corridor. The charm flags considerably with the saggy beds, ancient bathrooms and walls that don't quite reach the h… Full Lonely Planet Review ›