Rio - Carnival - Recommendations
Oct 14, 2002, 6:29 am
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Rio - Carnival - Recommendations
A friend and myself have booked flights to Rio for the Carnival in the New Year (I've treated myself using United miles to fly 1st class on Varig from London!).
We want to stay in the Ipanema area - any hotel recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Richard
We want to stay in the Ipanema area - any hotel recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Richard
Oct 14, 2002, 6:44 am
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A good general interest site for Rio (specific link is for the hotels section):
http://ipanema.com/rio/hotels/e/home.htm
Maybe you could tell us more: budget, etc? Everything is MUCH more expensive during Carnival.
A nice alternative to hotels are self-catering flats. They tend to be roomier, have kitchens, and can often be very good value for money (though perhaps not as much so at Carnival).
I have done this three times at two different properties in the Ipanema neighborhood and it worked out quite well. Breakfast and daily housecleaning are usually included in the prices.
A good general interest site for Rio (specific link is for the hotels section):
http://ipanema.com/rio/hotels/e/home.htm
Maybe you could tell us more: budget, etc? Everything is MUCH more expensive during Carnival.
A nice alternative to hotels are self-catering flats. They tend to be roomier, have kitchens, and can often be very good value for money (though perhaps not as much so at Carnival).
I have done this three times at two different properties in the Ipanema neighborhood and it worked out quite well. Breakfast and daily housecleaning are usually included in the prices.
Oct 14, 2002, 6:49 am
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Oct 14, 2002, 10:02 am
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Thanks for the replies.
I appreciate that things do get a bit expensive during carnival time - so looking for a 3 star type hotel.
I'll take a look at the web site.
Richard
I appreciate that things do get a bit expensive during carnival time - so looking for a 3 star type hotel.
I'll take a look at the web site.
Richard
Oct 14, 2002, 10:50 am
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Though not 3 star... If anyone is looking for a great Bed and Breakfast in Rio, try out "O Veleiro". Though it is not marketed as a gay B & B and most of the people who stay there are straight, the owners are gay and will be able to tell you the best places to go and what's happening.
My friend and I stayed there during Carnival and had a great time. We drank caparinas and watched the Samba school team scores.
The atmosphere is budget and homey. You have use of the kitchen and living room. Just a short and cheap taxi ride to the popular areas.... or a nice stroll. Lots of travelers from europe.
Again, not a gay B and B but a great place to stay if you have never been to Rio.
http://www.homestead.com/bbveleiro/
My friend and I stayed there during Carnival and had a great time. We drank caparinas and watched the Samba school team scores.
The atmosphere is budget and homey. You have use of the kitchen and living room. Just a short and cheap taxi ride to the popular areas.... or a nice stroll. Lots of travelers from europe.
Again, not a gay B and B but a great place to stay if you have never been to Rio.
http://www.homestead.com/bbveleiro/