WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 365

ITATIAIA (Rio de Janeiro State) Hotel Donati

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Estrada Parque Nacional Km 9.5 Tel [phone] Rooms 25

The most comfortable of the hotels within Itatiaia's Parque Nacional Itatiaia, Hotel Donati has chalets set in
tropical woodland with trails leading directly into town. The hotel has a sauna, children's play area, and sports
facilities, and can also organize guides for park visits. www.hoteldonati.com.br
ITATIAIA (Rio de Janeiro State) Pousada Esmeralda

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Estrada Parque Nacional Km 4 Tel [phone] Rooms 14
With 12 Swiss-style chalets and two cheaper apartments set in tropical gardens, this pousada -style hotel offers
good value for money. One of the two swimming pools is fed by spring water. Other attractions include guided
walks, horse-riding, sauna, and a children's play area. www.pousadaesmeralda.com.br
ITAÚNAS (Espírito Santo) Pousada Bemtevi

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Rua Adolpho Pereira Duarte 41 Tel [phone] Rooms 17
Deriving its name from bem-te-vi (translated as “nice to see you”), a bird commonly found in Brazil, the Pousada
Bemtevi lies just off the town's sandy main square. Clustered around the swimming pool, the suites come with a
refrigerator and TV. Solar energy is used to provide hot water. www.pousadabemtevi.com
PARATY (Rio de Janeiro State) Arte Colonial

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Rua da Matriz 292, Centro Histórico Tel [phone] Rooms 7
Housed in a colonial building right in the center of town, this French-owned pousada has a serene ambience. The
best rooms are on the upper floors and have views out over the terra-cotta-tiled historic center of town. All rooms
have a TV and a mini-refrigerator. www.pousadaartecolonial.com.br
PARATY (Rio de Janeiro State) Bromelias

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Rodovia Rio-Santos Km 562 Tel [phone] Rooms 10

In the heart of the Mata Atlântica rainforest, the family-friendly Bromelias has chalets beautifully set amid natural
swimming pools, waterfalls, and lush tropical gardens. The hotel also provides first-rate spa treatments and bird-
watching. www.pousadabromelias.com.br
PARATY (Rio de Janeiro State) Coxixo

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Rua do Comércio 362, Centro Histórico Tel [phone] Rooms 33
Located on the pretty cobblestone street of Paraty's historic center, this colonial pousada is owned by famous
Brazilian theater and film personality, Maria Della Costa, now in her 80s. Rooms are simply appointed, yet exude
elegance. The best rooms are the upper-floor suites. www.hotelcoxixo.com.br
PARATY (Rio de Janeiro State) Pousada Pardieiro

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Rua do Comércio 74, Centro Histórico Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 27
Considered to be one of the best in Brazil, this pousada is favored for its serene ambience, first-rate service, and
comfortable rooms and suites. Its bougainvillea-filled gardens are visited by hummingbirds and tufted-eared marmo-
sets. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served in the Café da Manhã. www.pousadapardieiro.com.br
PARATY (Rio de Janeiro State) Pousada do Sandi

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Largo do Rosário 1, Centro Histórico Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 26
Part of an 18th-century building, this pousada is decorated with local arts and crafts. Spacious, high-ceilinged
rooms are done up with colonial bric-à-brac and colorful upholstery. Pleasant and comfortable public areas and
an excellent on-site restaurant and bar. www.pousadadosandi.com.br
PEDRA AZUL (Espírito Santo) Pousada Peterle

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Rodovia Br 262 Km 88, 29278 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 15
Set in gardens on a hill, the Pousada Peterle offers scenic views of Pedra Azul. Large mock-Swiss chalets and
apartments, built with eucalyptus logs, come with a living room with fireplace, one bedroom, and a
veranda. Some of the stone-built rooms have pleasant rustic decor. www.pousadapeterle.com.br
PETRÓPOLIS (Rio de Janeiro State) Hotel Casablanca Imperial

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Rua da Imperatriz 286, Centro, 25610 320 Tel [phone] Rooms 42
Close to the Museu Imperial (see p114) , the city's main attraction, the Casablanca is housed in a handsome colonial
building with public balconies. All rooms have a high ceiling and are decorated with mock-colonial furniture and
antiques. A very good choice for budget travelers. www.casablancahotel.com.br
PETRÓPOLIS (Rio de Janeiro State) Solar do Império

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Av Koeler 376, Centro Tel [phone] Rooms 16

The most luxurious hotel in Petrópolis is housed in a mansion on its grandest avenue. The standards of comfort
and service match the opulence of the hotel's interiors and public spaces. Services include spa and massage, an
excellent on-site restaurant, and indoor and outdoor pools. www.solardoimperio.com.br
SERRA DOS ÓRGÃOS (Rio de Janeiro State) REGUA

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Caixa Postal 98112,Cachoeiras de Macacu, 28680 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 4
REGUA (Reserva Ecologica de Guapi Assu), funded mainly by the UK, aims to protect the Atlantic rainforest in the
area. Its large villa comes with several rooms set in primary rainforest. Guided walks are offered into the Serra dos
Órgãos on the reserve's private land, which has a variety of birds, mammals, and orchids. www.regua.co.uk