Hotels near Future Arena in Rio de Janeiro

"The hotel is good, the staff is friendly, the internet works well. There is a brand new gym, swimming pool and sauna. Negative points: Far from the beach, but for those who are going to Rio Centro (rock un Rio) it is perfect!!! Another negative point is that the maids would talk in the hallway and wake us up. And finally, some of the photos on this website are not like there. They should be removed. But overall the hotel is good and quiet."

"I’d describe this hotel as utilitarian. No decor or warmth at all. The common areas are spacious and quite bare.Table and chairs at the restaurant are plain brown wood, The lobby is sparsely furnished with some worn , drab and very uncomfortable seats. Bathrooms are the same. Just the very bare essentials, not even a box of tissue paper ( and thin toilet paper) We travelled long hours,  arrived at 22:00 looking forward to a good shower …not to be. We were up for a bad start. There  was just a trickle of water not enough to bathe or properly brush teeth either. That could have been a whole area problem as we were told that water pressure can sometimes drop in some areas of the city. We changed rooms , water pressure  wasn’t much better the next day either, the water flow improved just a little and remained as such the whole week. We had paid for 5 nights and ended up staying as the city was packed that week . To go looking for another hotel during the G20 summit which Rio was hosting that week of November 2024 would not be an easy task.  On the positive side, staff was pleasant and accommodating, bed was comfortable and from our perspective, the breakfast buffet was the best feature of this hotel offering abundant variety of  food to meet all tastes- cereal, fruits and cheeses, cold cuts, several hot savory breakfast  dishes - incl. some Brazilian regional dishes as well, a huge selection of breads, cakes, good coffee, and more. Very satisfying. Including breakfast in the booking is highly recommended.  The good fare offered at the hotel at lunch and dinner not good at all. However, there are also three of four restaurants lined up on a small stretch within 5 min walking distance of the hotel- one of them is a very good authentic European Portuguese cuisine and wine. Aprox. US$ 52 for a meal for two. On the same cluster of shops there is a well established Brazilian cuisine restaurant with a good menu where one can eat well for anything  between US$ 12  to US$ 15 and a steak house similar to the Australian Outback steak house.  There are also other eateries snd convenience shops, a pharmacy on the same stretch ( 5 min walk ffrom the hotel) including a 24 hr laundromat where one can expect to wash and dry a load for about US$ 7.  As for location, this hotel is not close to the most well known districts of Rio - places like Copacabana, Ipanema , Leblon - but Barra da Tijuca is a special area in itself and arguably has the best beach in town. The hotel is just a 10 - 15 min taxi ride to Barra Shopping-  the largest and best shopping mall in the whole state of Rio de Janeiro where one can find anything,  including restaurants (recommend trying Jappa all you can eat Japanese food spread for US$ 26 as in Nov 2024). On the whole , when compared with the fashionable and pricey districts of Copacabana , Ipanema Leblon  this hotel is good value for money . I’d stay there again if they fixed the shower situation b’cause this feature matters for me."

"The hotel was great for those attending events at Riocentro, however, due to the Jorge and Mateus concert, the check-in line was enormous, and we had to stand waiting our turn. I waited about 50 minutes to be served. While checking in, I overheard the attendant next to me say that all the outlets were 220v, but there was a transformer (which I thought was one per room and that it was in the room, but it wasn't there). I went out to eat, and the enormous line for check-in continued. When I returned, even with the line, I stopped and asked for the transformer, only to be informed that there was none available. I had to wait for them to return it, even though many people were asking, and whoever was using it certainly wouldn't return it. Then the receptionist kindly took theirs and lent it to me. On Saturday, there was another line for breakfast, another 40 minutes standing waiting for a coffee, which was well-served, but the line was still enormous. On Monday, I woke up and said I was going to the pool until it was time to leave, but everything was closed for renovations; the renovation notice was posted in the elevator that day. I checked in and was informed that there was a pool, but I couldn't even see if it actually existed. I rented a hotel with a pool and couldn't use it. My stay was disappointing; the only advantage was being next to Riocentro. Otherwise, it was disappointing. My partner wanted me to book a hotel with a pool, and there simply wasn't one."

"The hotel has a free parking and covered, which makes the difference because the region has no way to stop in the street."

"It was a really nice hotel. From the lobby to the restaurant and rooms, everything was clean and comfortable. Water was provided free of charge. The breakfast at the restaurant had a wide variety of options and was delicious! The staff also greeted us with lovely smiles, which was a delight. There are not many shopping malls or restaurants within walking distance, so I think this is the perfect place for people who enjoy staying in hotels."

"The environment here is very quiet, so if you have trouble sleeping, this might be a good option for you. On the ninth floor, there's a heated rooftop pool and a gym, and on the ground floor, Western cuisine is served. The airport is about 500 meters directly opposite the pool, and the beach is about a ten-minute drive away. The hotel's back entrance leads to the Metropolitano mall, which features an Australian restaurant, a standard Japanese restaurant, over a dozen small eateries, massage parlors, and a cinema. Sugarloaf Mountain is approximately 28 kilometers from the hotel, and getting there by Uber is quite convenient."

"Great health. However, employee information is different. Reservation information will not be updated at the reception desk. I immediately paid 50% of the fee to extend the stay. The next day, I was woken up by the staff to remind me of the check-out time, and I learned that I had paid for the extended time. After a long time, I left, and when I returned to the room, my room was sealed off. At the reception, I learned that the reason was the checkout time (the next day) Once again, I told me to pay 50% of the value of my stay per day until 18 hours. The receptionist was not notified and did not find any information about this information in the system. At the time of my relatives, my reservations were also lost. They must call the reservation department because the information has not been updated in the system. To my surprise, my reservation was cancelled without notice. I asked about the use of the hotel’s swimming pool, and the receptionist told me that due to the pandemic law, leisure is prohibited. The next day, I was trapped in the room and had nothing to do because I was unattractive in the hotel and its surroundings. When I decided to go out to breathe fresh air, there was only 1 hour left to check out. I found that the swimming pool was fully operational and some guests liked it very much. And I wasted a whole day in the room, thinking it was forbidden because of masturbation. "

"I really like this hotel, but this time I was disappointed with the musty smell in room 230. It was strong. Another thing that disappointed me was that there was no cut fruit for breakfast. I don't know if it was because I had breakfast at 7 o'clock, but there were cold cuts and whole apples and pears. The garage is free! I loved that! The staff was very attentive! I'll give it another chance."

"The hotel has no sandals to walk in the room or to take towels , you will have to come with your own or walk in the room naked foot"

"The hotel is located in the heart of the city, with a nice and comfortable room, a good breakfast, a clean and comfortable room."