About Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Hotel is a beachfront, leisure hotel that's on Pepê Beach in Brazil.
The air-conditioned rooms feature minibar, ensuite with shower only, free toiletries, hair dryer, flat-screen TV, phone, desk, free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room safe.
The smoke-free hotel offers 24-hour front desk, business centre, outdoor pool, loungers, 24-hour fitness centre, sauna, umbrellas, meeting rooms, conference space, dry cleaning service, luggage storage, lift and paid parking.
Guests can dine at the International Grill Restaurant, enjoy 24-hour room service or patron any of the two on-site bars. There's also a paid breakfast buffet that's offered to guests on a daily basis.
Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Hotel is nine miles or less to Leblon Beach, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, Parque Henrique Lage and Itanhanga Golf Club.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Largish Modern Rooms
A number of guests remarked that this is a newer hotel and the rooms have a very contemporary feel. Others added that the room sizes are also quite decent. So if you're looking for a place to stay in Rio de Janeiro that is a more modern location, guests mentioned you should be happy here.
positive:
Great Location for Outside Rio
A number of guests really liked where this hotel is located. It's not far from the beaches or public transportation. It's also not too far to restaurants or the convention centre. So while it's not located in the heart of downtown, or near the airport, that suited most visitors just fine.
positive:
Amenities Are Enjoyable and Appreciated
A number of guests remarked that they enjoyed having on-site amenities such as the outdoor pool, the restaurants and bars. For visitors who are looking for extra amenities and a place to unwind, they found this location to be enjoyable.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Breakfast Not Included
Some guests mentioned that although this is a beach front hotel, for the price they paid, they really wished breakfast was included. Some visitors mentioned that having to pay extra for the breakfast, especially considering what's offered, wasn't much of a bargain.
negative:
No ATM or Money Exchange
While the majority of visitors didn't seem to care, some people were put off by the fact that this hotel doesn't offer a currency exchange or an ATM. So if you need cash, just be prepared to walk a few blocks, according to travellers.
negative:
Difficult Locating English Speaking Staff
Guests mentioned that the majority of the staff do not speak English. So finding someone to communicate with can be somewhat of a challenge, according to a number of travellers.