WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 377

AMAZONAS, RORAIMA, ACRE & RONDÔNIA

BOA VISTA (Roraima) Euzébio's

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Rua Cecília Brasil 1107 Tel [phone] Rooms 10
This popular hotel offers comfortable rooms, all equipped with basic amenities. The standard rooms are cheaper,
though a bit on the small side. The cheerfully decorated bigger rooms come with hot water, minibar, and telephone.
The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the airport. www.hoteleuzebios.com.br
BOA VISTA (Roraima) Aipana Plaza

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Praça Centro Cívico 53 Tel [phone] Rooms 87
One of the few hotels in town with both a nice pool and a decent restaurant, the Aipana Plaza offers excellent
value. The large rooms have glass showers and cozy beds. There are sculptures in the hallway, while the grand
lobby, too, is replete with fascinating sculptures and polished stone floors. www.aipanaplaza.com.br
MAMIRAUÁ RESERVE (Amazonas) Uakari Floating Lodge

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Accessed by plane to Tefé, then by boat Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 5 cabins
Located up the Rio Solimões, this floating lodge is in an area of relatively untouched, seasonally flooded vegetation.
A fleet of boats make it possible to explore from the Uacari, which is a comfortable base within the reserve. The
lodge was the winner of the Conde Nast Best Ecotourism Destination 2003. www.uakarilodge.com.br
MAMORI (Amazonas) Amazon Gero's Lodge

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Dez de Julho 679, Centro Tel [phone] Rooms 10
This lodge offers a wide range of comforts in individual and family cabins, plus hammock space for more basic
accommodation. Located on the Lago Arara, just off the Paraná do Mamori, it is surrounded by beautiful rainforest
and lakes. Pink dolphins can usually be seen swimming nearby. www.amazongerotours.com
MAMORI (Amazonas) Dolphin Lodge

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Rua Dr. Odilon 16a Tel [phone] Rooms 8 apartments
Comfortable and attractive, this rustic jungle lodge has a central circular restaurant and bar, with wooden double
bedrooms running off along a wooden walkway. Located on the Paraná do Mamori, the Dolphin Lodge is ideal for
bird-watching and exploring wildlife in the surrounding forest. www.maiaexpeditions.com
MANAUS (Amazonas) Hospedaje 10 de Julho

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10 de Julho 679 Tel [phone] Rooms 40
A stone's throw from Teatro Amazonas (see p282-3) in an up-and-coming part of the town center, this fairly cozy
mid-range hotel is immensely popular with overseas travelers. The generously-proportioned rooms come with TV
and a good shower. Views tend to be restricted, even on the upper floors. www.hoteldezdejulho.com
MANAUS (Amazonas) Ana Cassia Palace Hotel

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Rua dos Andradas 14 Tel [phone] Rooms 88
Known for its stupendous views across the city from the rooftop breakfast space, the Ana Cassia is an exceptional
mid-range option. Rooms are comfortable and very clean, and all of them are provided with a fridge-bar and TV.
Service is reasonable. Ana Cassia is close to the port area. www.hotelanacassia.com.br
MANAUS (Amazonas) Lord Manaus

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Rua Marcílio Dias 217 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 102
A fairly well-maintained hotel, this property was built in 1959. It has comfortable beds, good air conditioning, and
decent bathrooms. The Ristorante Fiorentina (see p408) offers a wide range of Italian dishes. The location is central
to the business district and close to the port and Teatro Amazonas. www.lordmanaus.com.br
MANAUS (Amazonas) Taj Mahal Continental Hotel

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Av Getúlio Vargas 741 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 170
The smartest and most expensive hotel in downtown Manaus, the Taj Mahal offers great service and a range of
high-quality rooms and suites. Its revolving restaurant has stunning views of the Rio Negro and Teatro Amazonas.
The hotel's own travel agency service is located inside. www.grupotajmahal.com.br
MANAUS (Amazonas) Tropical Manaus 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Coronel Teixeira 1320, Ponta Negra Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 594
Located right out of town at Ponta Negra, the Tropical is very upmarket, sometimes serving as a conference center
for high-level politics. It offers top-quality comfort, food, and service, right on the edge of the rainforest. It has a
great pool, a sauna, five bars with live music, and even an archery field. www.tropicalhotel.com.br
PORTO VELHO (Rondônia) Central

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Rua Tenreiro Aranha 2472 Tel & Fax [phone] Rooms 78
A modern hotel within easy walking distance of downtown and the riverside and museums, the Central has been
refurbished. Though somewhat lacking in character, the rooms are spacious and clean. Most have full views over
the city. Service is consistently good. www.enter-net.com.br/hcentral/index.htm