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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Poolside bar
Courtyard
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
  • Fundição Progresso
    7 min walk
  • Restaurante Dalapa
    1 min walk
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Apartment

  • 22.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Preservado

  • 31.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Apartamento **

  • 22.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Premium

  • 25.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Preservado **

  • 31.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Collection Suíte Junior

Collection Suíte Junior

  • 37.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Collection Apartamento Preservado

Collection Apartamento Preservado

  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. .This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from AquaRio and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Maracanã Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 16 min walk
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 18 min walk
  • Maracanã Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Flamengo Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dom Cavalcanti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • Bar do Vila Galé
  • ‪Bar Peixe & Cia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury Rio de Janeiro hotel in Rio de Janeiro Centro with 2 restaurants
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers 292 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 292 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom.
Enjoy international cuisine at Versatil, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Rio de Janeiro? This hotel has facilities measuring 6717 square feet (624 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Versatil - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Inevitavel - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Versatil
  • Inevitavel

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6717 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thaddaeus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful. There is an older section that has great character and architecture. This is where we stayed. It was a very great experience. There is also a more modern part of the property with all the modern conveniences. Once inside the facility it is very clean, safe, and inviting. However, the area of the city is less desirable. Like most cities, there are areas less clean and less safe. This is the area of the city that this hotel is in. Plenty of trash and unsavory smells in the area around the hotel. If you are a little adventurous and cautious this is a wonderful hotel to stay in. Again, the hotel and staff met or exceeded everything we could want for our trip to Rio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata Andiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good surprise
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barry Lee, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a cool old building. Its self contained. But its in a noisy, rundown part of town. If this is the area you need to be in, its nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is top notch! The neighborhood is lacking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful luxury hotel, renovated from an old historic building, great location in downtown, which also means that you are near the great music bars in Rio, but also the surroundings could get tricky at night. The breakfast and swimming pool were great. Overall, a fantastic option if you want to stay in the Lapa area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Middlesex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be fair the location isn’t the best Rio de Janiero can offer but if you seek a clean hotel with an amazing pool area at lower cost than this hotel will appeal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata Andiara oliveira gonçalves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You wouldn't expect it from outside, but it’s a nice, safe and a enjoyable hotel. We enjoyed it, including the location for sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to feel welcome by Vladimir. Breakfast great and impressed by the lady who made our superb omlettes
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

leciane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating friendly the rooms very confertable I would staff again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marc Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly & attentive. I would like to make a special mention to Sasha on reception who booked a tour for me which took a while due to coomunications issues with the tour operator, not Sasha. I think we focus too much on leaky showers etc & not enough on the hotel staff who really go out of their way to make their guests feel valued.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

prarthana

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Quiet hotel in busy area, staff could be more helpful (not sure if it was communication issue or attitude but were unable to get help with basic things)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebrahim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located in poor downtown neighbourhoods also inside property is like 5 star resort but out side a bit challenging to walk around. We enjoyed staying there but try to be in hotel by 7 pm .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing AC
This hotel is very well located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival it was very hot outside, and I was delighted that the room came with fantastic AC to immediately cool down. The WiFi was fine, as was the restaurant. With the canaval happening, this hotel was a nice place to get away from the chaos
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thiago Augusto, Rio de Janeiro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my girlfriend spent the new years eve in Rio and we arrived a bit early to the hotel not aware we were ahead 3 hours from the UK. They took care of our bags while the room was being prepared. We have been provided with a great service from check in to check out!! Vladmir and Guilherme took care of us in the nicest possible way and and we loved the style of the hotel, the staff and the pool bar. The breakfast is nothing short of extraordinary with a great variety for every taste and lots of staff taking care of the room. Next time I am in Rio I will be back to Vila Galé! Also is very close to the great Lapa nightlife which is amazing and vibrant! Obrigado a todos. David e Liliana

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, nice and helpful. We received the best service in the hotel from check in, check out, upload suitcases to Uber, at their restaurant, etc. The shower was excellent. The hot water came on instantaneously, almost as the Venetian hotel in LV. The price was right compared to the Hilton we just stayed before in rio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Lovely hotel and excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

HSI HSIEN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023