Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Great staff. I was worried there would be a language barrier but they all speak great English. I flew in early on the New Year's Eve and my room wasn't ready so I was offered a place where I could freshen up. Also my first room was quite shabby - the aircon didn't work, there was no hair dryer and the light in the toilet was broken. When i mentioned the aircon to the front desk staff my room was immediately changed. The room was good in size and quite comfortable overall the pool, always a great addition

Very clean, staff is really kind and eager to help. We didn’t enjoyed the pool because we wanted to enjoy the beach but looked nice and not crowded. Location is perfect near to the Saleron stairs. Safe area by night to enjoy the nightlife in Lapa. Kind of Familly oriented so quiet in November when we stayed. Everything was really great.

Vila Galé doesn't disappoint you. From the moment you arrive, you are treated with respect and that warm welcome to Rio. This is our second visit. We chose the renovated antique rooms, high ceilings, with "garden view". Some on the first floor, so do bear in mind there are steps to carry your case up, or if a senior, this because lots of Cruise passengers choose to stay here, close to the port terminal of Mauá. Perhaps choose the modern rooms with lift access would suit better. The breakfast is excellent! Airy place, plenty of tables and food Brazilian breakfast to it's best. To pass the time, the picturesque swimming pool is not only a picture perfect but also warm to swim and catch a bit of sun by the umbrellas, whilst getting the waiter to bring you some refreshments. There's a small shop selling women's "light clothes" with Brazilian fabrics and bright flowers and colours. Check in is 3pm but they can store your bags, also on departure, as check our midday. Nothing is too small to please customers. I really recommend here. And we had dinner as well, not included in the rates, but not disappointed either. A brilliant chef coming up with a simple but delicious menu. The area didn't disappoint. A barber opposite, chemists and 3 big supermarkets (turn right from the reception around 15 min walk. One interesting thing was to find that the supermarkets are cash only or pix payments that I don't have a clue what it is. I just want to point out that the location of the hotel is excellent to explore Rio, walking out catching that Uber to Sugar Loaf is as easy as close. A big thank you to the manager, that made me feel at home. If you arrive very early, and they have rooms available, you can go to your room but will pay 1/3 of the rate. It was a saving grace for us as we don't sleep on planes. And the breakfast (not that we were hungry, was good to have a bowl of fruit and tea then crash in bed. Worth asking.

The property is beautiful and as pictured, we had a ground floor room leading onto the pool. The room was large and the bed huge and very comfortable.