Tropical Manaus has 2 hotels in the same large property: the old, horizonte, colonial-stile 5 star that is included in most of the amazon tours and the newer, 4-star highrise "Tropical Business" hotel. The "business" hotel is excellent, in my opinion much better. We got a very large double room with a marvellous view of the rio Negro. I woke up at 5a.m. to see the sunrise and it was fully worth it. The pool is located by the river, with buit-in lighting and soft music that welcomes a night swimm in the perenially warm weather. The staff is very helpful, the breakfast buffet excellent. Dinner is not that good, though. Most people eat at the dinner buffet at the 5-star Tropical hotel, a 5 minute walk. Funny thing: balcony tariffs are double of the cost of the same room if you book it through the travel agency located in the hotel lobby. For me, best place to stay at in Manaus.