Originally Posted by
VidaNaPraia
and also get a "genuine" Brazilian experience, try staying in some of the comfortable and economical Brazilian-style pousadas (inns/B&Bs) that exist all over the country.
OP wants to gather hotel points, not a "genuine" brazilian experience. Besides, most pousadas lack some features for the business traveler, be them amenities or adequate localization; so, perhaps not really an alternative here.