Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel with spa, near Fundição Progresso

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When you stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Arcos da Lapa and Fundição Progresso. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and Versatil, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $102
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red ottoman, and framed artwork on the wall.

Collection Suíte Junior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Collection Superior Preservado

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Apartamento **

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Collection Superior Preservado **

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Collection Superior Premium

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of an outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Collection Apartamento Preservado

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A double bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a mural on the wall.

Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a chair.

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014

What's nearby

  • Circo Voador - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fundição Progresso - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Selarón Steps - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 18 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 41 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 21 min walk
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Portinha Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bocca Bar & Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Multifoco Bistrô - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

  • When you stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Arcos da Lapa and Fundição Progresso. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and Versatil, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 292 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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 at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (BRL 33 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

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Reviews

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a multitude of choices and exceptional service. (126 reviews)
  • The pool was a lovely and wonderful oasis, with many guests praising its superb and great qualities. (65 reviews)
  • The spa offers an excellent Turkish bath, jacuzzi, and sauna, along with fantastic massages. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was amazing, lovely pool too
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel and breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Super hotel Breakfast very busy Staff really helpful
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6/10 Good

The hotel was clean; however, the Wi-Fi in my room didn't work during my 8-night stay. Although the staff moved me to another room, the issue was still not resolved
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, pool, breakfast were good
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10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was fast and easy and the property overall was excellent. The pool area was really great. The hotel is within walking distance to the sites that I wanted to see and there were plenty of restaurants close by. The room was clean and tidy and I would definitely book here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

slow check-in, nice room, but thin walls, great pool
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10/10 Exceptional

While the immediate surrounding area isn't suitable for walking + exploration, the hotel itself is an oasis that is such incredible value for money - we ate at the on-site restaurant for three dinners! The massages we received were fantastic also. We'd definitely return!
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8/10 Very good

Clean room. Excellent staff. The only thing i didn't feel comfortable in the area around the hotel.didnt feel safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the room, I felt safe and comfortable enough to open the windows wide and take a nap or do whatever within the room. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
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10/10 Exceptional

I found the hotel clean and well located close to the airport. I was surprised there was no bell man to assist with the luggage despite being at a 5 star hotel. This could be added. In addition, I was not able to order room service despite calling several times- no one answered. I very much appreciated the late check out and the front desk staff was great. Overall a a wonderful stay but a few things could be improved upon.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very nice and the staff was really friendly. The room was a little basic but it was spacious and there was nothing really to complain about!
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4/10 Fair

Booked a day to enjoy, to swim and take sun together. When we arrived, swimmingpool was empty, and not posible to use sunbed…. Destroyed our stay…
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service!
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

All very good.very happy with my stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente!
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8/10 Very good

Great facilities in hotel. Area around hotel is a bit scruffy
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10/10 Exceptional

fo bom
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8/10 Very good

The bar had a good options
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8/10 Very good

I love this hotel. This was my second stay in 10 months. My only criticism was check-in. There were 4 people ahead of me and it took almost a half hour to get to me.
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8/10 Very good

It appears that they are refurbishing the rooms. Differently from my last stay, they did not attempt to charge me extra fees on anything. Good bfast and nice bed/ pillows! Good stay overall!
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4/10 Fair

Terrible staff super slow check in over 40 mins also slow check out . The staff need to learn how to deal with guests . The hotel itself is good and great pool but only open from 10 am . The area around the hotel is not great if it’s you first time in Rio .
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4/10 Fair

You may save money staying here instead of the beach, but you’ll quickly find of why once you arrive. My friends had broken AC and ants in their room requiring them to move units multiple times throughout our trip and if you want a drink by the pool you will wait your whole trip to get even the simplest of orders. And to the latter it’s not about being more patient or them being understaffed, it’s literally just poor service.
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6/10 Good

Poolbar was horrible. Personel acted like I was invisble, only helping Brazilians before helping foreigners. Waiting in line and still have people being served before me. Also, there was a lot of trash around the pool.