We stayed 1 night at the Tropical en route to a lodge on the Amazon and thankfully, was a pit-stop. On reading the existing reviews of this hotel, describing the zoo as a 'treat' and 'interesting', I felt, for the first time, compelled to write. This was our 'once in a lifetime' trip to Brazil with the aim of enjoying the wildlife and the hope of spotting a jaguar or puma on the Pantanal.
So how devastating to see a jaguar caged in the zoo of the hotel Tropical, pacing repeatedly backwards and forwards in a stressed state. There were other animals, including ocelot, capivarahs, and birds caged in the zoo. How ironical and depressing to witness these wonderful creatures without their freedom and so close to their natural environment. I wrote to the hotel asking why the jaguar was so distressed and why the hotel had a zoo at all? There was no indication of any breeding programs being carried out and I have received no reply.
Any zoo that contains animals that are so obviously unhappy and extremely stressed is never a 'treat'. I couldn't wait to leave the hotel and I regret ever paying any money to stay there. If you love animals, please avoid this hotel - it was heartbreaking.
Apart from the zoo, our room was clean, but depressing with huge, dark furniture and the breakfast REALLY does finish at 10am. No time for a leisurely coffee when you are told to finish at your table at 10:05am! After travelling to 6 different locations in Brazil, we can confirm that the breakfast food items were the worst of the holiday. Very poor quality.

We paid $127 a night. The room was quite big with a balcony. What do you expect in the Amazon. The tours were expensive but safe and adventurous. The staff were very nice and helpful. The show at the hotel was nice but did not reflect on the real Amazon.
If we had to do it again we would probably stay at a ECO lodge for a couple of nights and then the Tropical Manus. The pool was wonderful and the mini zoo a treat.

We stayed two nights in the Tropical Hotel in Manaus. It is supposed to be the best hotel in the town and at one time it probably was. It is a huge hotel with the old wood and decor of the past. Unfortunately, the hotel needs to be upgraded and the rooms are not worth the very high price. Our room was a "superior" room that cost over $250 a night but had holes in the rug and slits in the chairs. After a tremendous effort we were upgraded to a deluxe room which was very nice with a great view of the mini forest at the hotel. The hotel is right on the river so it is convenient to take the river tour boats. The breakfast buffet was very good. If the hotel was upgraded it would be worth the money but it is certainly not a value at their high prices now.

Great hotel. right on the Rio Negro. Nice rooms Courteous and very helpful staff. Service is excellent. Have travel agency to book day trips to the Amazon, meeting of the waters etc; Would definitely recommend the hotel