Hotel Portinari

Facilities

• Dining: Beakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the top-floor restaurant. There's a bar in the lobby, 24-hour room service is available, and you'll find plenty of eateries within walking distance
• Internet Access: WiFi is available throughout, and there's a business centre
• Swimming Pool: None
• Recreational: There's a rooftop Jacuzzi, a small gym and a sauna. The concierge can arrange activities and excursions
• Weddings and Celebrations: Not suitable
• Meetings/Functions: The business centre has secretarial facilities and a meeting room for up to 30 people
• Disabled Access: The top 2 floors (accessible by lift) have rooms adapted for disabled guests
• Pets: Not accepted
• Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese

When to go?

Rio is a fabulous city all year round. Come in February or over New Year if you want to be around for Carnaval and the biggest parties; if not, these times are best avoided as prices soar and Rio is packed. July to September are the coolest months but also the driest.

Author's tips

Bring a sarong, sunglasses and sunscreen. Buy your bikini and flip-flops in Rio - they're far cooler and far cheaper than you'll find at home. A light rain mac is a must in Rio - short downpours can occur at any time. There's no need for books - there's too much to look at.

Features include:

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar
• Breakfast
• Walk to restaurants (offsite)
• WIFI internet
• Business centre
• sauna
• Jacuzzi/hot tub
• Gym
• Concierge service
• Meeting rooms
• Disabled access
• Off street parking
• Airport Transfers