Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

8.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Offering an outdoor pool, Vila Galé is located right in Rio de Janeiro´s city center. The hotel features a complete wellness center and guests can enjoy their on site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a cable TV and a mini-bar. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hair dryer. At Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro you will a 24-hour front desk. Guests can also enjoy their fitness center. The hotel is 1969 feet from Carioca´s Aqueduct and Lapa´s bohemian center. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 11 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free crib available on request
Vila Gale
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Damian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideally situated, close to the centre and only a 5 minute ride to Copacabana beach. The room was peaceful and comfortable, with an excellent shower and bed. The buffet breakfasts were absolutely delicious, with many choices for all tastes. The...”
Spencer
United States United States
“The breakfast exceeded my expectation. It was really nice. The restaurant was always packed full. The room was comfortable and the location was central to most attractions in the city, it was central.”
Giselle
Brazil Brazil
“Room and location were great. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel facilities were clean and pleasant, and despite its location, very quiet.”
Bernard
France France
“Beautiful setting, great breakfast, convenient location.”
Lia
Germany Germany
“The hotel is super well located just a few minutes walking to the "Arcos da Lapa" and "Selaron Stairs". The infrastructure, including the pool and amenities, is really good. The room was decent-sized, the beds comfortable, and the room was really...”
Iva
Canada Canada
“Amenities and Breakfast were amazing. Pool and poolside bar was the highlight!”
Queren
Denmark Denmark
“It was a nice experience, one of the staff at the front desk was very nice (can't remember his name) and got us an early check-in since I had my baby with me. We could wait in the pool area and they even let us leave our suitcases for 4 days while...”
Robert
United States United States
“The people were exception!!! Loved our stay. Lovely property but people make an experience and the entire staff is top notch!!!”
Joel
United States United States
“Everything was great , Room , breakfast the staff excellent I definitely come back! The pool is amazing”
Krisha
United States United States
“Overall pleased. Beautiful hotel in Centro, great pool and nice breakfast. Location is safe enough for Centro during the daytime and early evening. We took Uber late at night and were fine.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante Versátil
  • Cuisine
    Brazilian • Italian • Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free crib available on request

House rules

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property charges an optional 10% service charge.

Please note that upon booking, guests must provide the name of all occupants, including children of any age.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.