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Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado

4.5 star property
Delightful beach hotel with a sauna
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Outdoor pool
Porch
Quarto Deluxe com Cama King
Daily buffet breakfast (BRL 54 per person)
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Aquarela do Brasil, 75, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22610-010
  • Sao Conrado Beach
    4 min walk
  • Sao Conrado Fashion Mall
    13 min walk
  • Leblon Beach
    9 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    40 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (967)
The price is AU$213
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

A luxury stay in Rio de Janeiro awaits you at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Sao Conrado Beach and Sao Conrado Fashion Mall within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, Lounge Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, gym and sauna. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free wired Internet in public areas, a children's swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class São Conrado hotel, attractions include Ipanema Beach and Avenida Atlantica.

What's nearby

  • Sao Conrado Beach - 4 min walk
  • Leblon Beach - 9 min drive
  • Ipanema Beach - 12 min drive
  • Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 17 min drive
  • Christ the Redeemer - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • São Conrado Station - 3 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 13 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teatro Fashion Mall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zona Zen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gurumê - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rubro Café - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado

Delightful beach hotel with a sauna
Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 418 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado offers 418 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a bath, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (BRL 35 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (BRL 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11 AM on weekends; BRL 54 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 54 per person
  • Self-parking fee: BRL 35 per day
  • Valet parking fee: BRL 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Yep, Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado has a self car park for BRL 35 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Yep, Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado is a short 4-minute walk from Sao Conrado Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado have a pool?

Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado features a health club, an outdoor pool and a sauna.

What makes Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado.

Is Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado is a hit with families.

Does Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

No, Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado?

There is a golf course next to Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado.

Pullman Rio de Janeiro São Conrado Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 204 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay!
Great location and lovely balcony and views!

6/10 Okay

Gabriela, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible views, big clean rooms, horrible food
Beautiful hotel, incredible views from the rooms, great balconies in every room, clean and comfortable, multilingual staff and great service. Worse food I have received in the 28 years I have been travelling for business to Brazil. I tried three times and each meal was worse than the last. I got a Cesarean salad with chicken and it came in a plastic container with wilted lettuce. Then I ordered a "quente" which was a sandwich with old thick bread, one slice of ham and one of cheese, it was 90% old bread, then I ordered a fish burger, again old bread, cold backed french fries, disgusting sauces. There is a mall with good restaurants three blocks away but at night by myself, I did not want to walk three blocks in Rio alone, so I had no choice but to eat there. If you want to lose weight, then this is a great choice because the hotel is really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great location surf spot
Good location Pleasing staff Huge effort on the food ...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

dwayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was a nice hotel but as we got there right after carnival they didn't have enough time to thoroughly clean the room but were able to remove obstruction from tub and for the inconvenience they comped our one meal which was nice of them

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but should be a 4-4.5* not a 5*
It was a last hour booking. I was to stay somewheres else and it was a disaster... I took out Hotels.com to see what was available now... on carnival Saturday??? Only a hand full of hotels came up. This was the highest rating for under 300$ a night. It’s a nice place. I stayed at the grand melia Nacional the weekend prior which is next door. Unfortunately, the melia 5* for 230$ was way above the Pullman’s 300$ 5*. I did not find a gym. And the food was ok, not fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariana, Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place that have all your needs cover
I did not go to Rio to enjoy the beach. I have personal things to do. The hotel is family oriented , the staff is very friendly, there is a safe in the room , EXCELLENT food, 24 hrs room service, security..a comfortable room with a very nice hot shower.The hotel have several spots where you can have a meeting, formal or informal . All I needed was covered. Then if you are picky , yes, there is some upgrades that can be done in the building , but are minimal things that Im sure they are aware and working on. I feel like I was HOME .If you need to feel safe-comfy and like the good restaurants thats the place to be!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
We picked the because it’s location. The hotel is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than average Rio’s Hotels
In general very good stay. Hotel is clean, has stunning location and very well trained staff. View from the room is breathqtaking! Very good wi-fi (and free) Breakfast is good ,just found that breads could be fresher. In the room there was no tea making facilities and water takes too lomg to get hot (not very good for water saving) Toileteries are not good ( cheap stuff)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Area
Area is okay-Favelas close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Luke, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, far away from touristy area of Rio
The beach was right on the other side of the street. Not many restaurants around so you may have to drive about 10 along the beach to Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana for those shops but the drive was worth it as it was very scenic. Definitely recommend to rent a car. You will avoid all the tourists from Rio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

squeeky, new york, ny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a 5 star hotel!
When I first got to the hotel, the lobby made the hotel look extravagant then it really was. Unfortunately, once I stepped off the elevator the place look like a cheap motel that charge by the hour. I ask for my room to be clean for days and every time I came back my room was not touched.the pics that are advertised falsely depict the way the hotel actually looks. their menu was very basic for a "five star" hotel the only positive to this hotel is that the beach is across the street.

4/10 Poor

Jan333, Samui

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not five stars
We chacked in quite late, but it took at least ten minutes due a lot of guests and just two man on the reception. the room where poor equiped. No iron, no tissues, no shoes, no coffee or tea. Not even a complimentary drinkingwater. We had three small water from the mini bar for a lot of money. On one day we made a trip. I asked the staff for a taxi. They got me a private car and he took three times the money of normal taxi as we asked for.

8/10 Good

Carlos Roberto, London UK

Liked: Staff & service
Good Hotel.
I'm used to stay in 5 Stars Hotel. So I know how it looks and feels. This so is not up standard. You can hear the conversation from the other rooms, restaurant is not 5St, the Fitness is not from the hotel and it's like 3world. The people at reception are good and there's a shopping centre near. Great news is parking is free .

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
I would stay here again
I felt the hotel and level of customer service was adequate. My room was not in the best condition. I loved the breakfast. I loved having wifi throughout the hotel.

8/10 Good

Jose, Buzios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel , just infront of beautiful beach .
Comfortable rooms , nice view , good breakfast and very cheap . With all the amenities of a 5 stars hotel .

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty bedrooms & dirty breakfast rooms
Very dirty Hotel. No sauna and no restaurants. All closed due to financial crisis hotel is in and many staff laid off. No premium tv really available either hence no football. Dirty room food poisoning and bed bugs. Peeling enamel and rotting doors and carpets everywhere! This hotel appears to therefore be below 5 star standard.

10/10 Excellent

Darwin, Woodland Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to the beach
My experience was very nice. Travel all the way from New Orleans to Rio. The staff was very nice

10/10 Excellent

Georgia, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved walking along the promenade in the morning 1 hour walk, then breakfast and relax at the pool.

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never ever stay in this hotel!!!
Worst 5 star hotel I've stayed: orange water; mouldy smell; asked for an adapter, got after two hours; terrible wifi connection, couldn't even send emails with one page PDF; worse customer service, didn't know, or worse, didn't want to tell how to find a supermarket; I checked out one day earlier!!!

2/10 Terrible

Renata, Toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A low 3 stars
The room was dirty, not well kept and I was participating in an event at the hotel and they lost my marketing materials (even though they were received and signed for by hotel staff). Difficult access to the hotel and not very safe neighbourhood.

4/10 Poor

KimberlyL, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel doesn't count on return guests
The location and especially the views from this hotel are great - built perpendicular to the beach, every room has a great view of the beach, sunrise/sunset, and the Tijuca forest. As for the hotel itself (coming f/ someone who has traveled to Brazil numerous times), the service left a lot to wish for. Don't bother calling front desk, given all they do is transfer you to different departments until you are back talking to the same person you originally called - in my scenario we were given a room where the AC did not work (while outside temp was ~ 90-100deg Farenheight) and had asked for an outlet adaptor to be able to charge our phones. Front desk quickly made not that we could buy an adaptor at the gift shop, though when you are paying US $1000 per night, they better be able to provide you with an adaptor if they expect to get a foreign clientele. We were told someone was going up to our room to fix the AC all afternoon, we finally gave up on waiting and decided to enjoy the beach for the day. Coming back from our New Year's Party - the AC was still not working, the room was incredibly hot and humid, it wasn't until I (once again) went downstairs and complained about the horrible service we were receiving for a so called "luxury hotel" that they provided us with a different room. I do not recommend this hotel for anyone to stay.

6/10 Okay

LaurelB, MSP

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
eeds work and better location
THe worst flaw in this hotel is the location. It is an expensive cab ride to anywhere. So if you were in Rio for twosome, then its great, but if you want any museums, nightlife, or other restaurants or touristic spots forget it. The entry and restaurants were of first quality, but the rooms were drab,old, and used. The service was the same as the hotel. The first floor sign ins and restaurant service were exceptional, but in 5 days, our room was only made up twice. No new towels nor was the bed made.

6/10 Okay

Emily, Toronto

Liked: Staff & service
construction on the floor above my room.
Overall this hotel was decent. The staff are all pretty friendly and the pool area in particular is lovely. My only real frustration stemmed from the fact that there was construction taking place on the floor above my room that would start with loud hammering at 8 am in the morning and continue on until 5 pm in the evening - no fun when you have arrived after a long overnight flight and you want to have a nap before a long afternoon of work.