Reception is very unfriendly, my friend asked them to be allowed to wait in the hall instead of having to wait in the street (it was late in the night and the street is not the safest place to be). They refused it categorically. After this episode i decided not to stay in the hotel and find a better accomodation. more

This hotel was recommended to me by a guy who had spent a considerable amount of time in Rio, with whom i met whilst back-packing through south america. Location is great and is safe, secure and comfortable. Although you may want a view over the street i would strongly advise you request a room at the rear of the hotel... more

This is a good option for travelers on a budget. In July (the off-season, but still very warm and pleasant) we paid approximately $45 a night for a double. The rooms are clean and spacious if not luxurious, with a view of the weight machines in the gym across the street. The hotel is one block from the beach, on... more

I stayed in the Grande Hotel Canada in September of 2002. Although it was awhile ago, I still have fond memories of the hotel. I found it in a Lonely Planet guidebook and took a chance. It was great. Front desk staff spoke English, maid service daily and clean rooms. The hotel is literally in the middle of everything, on... more