Gallant Hotel, Rio de JaneiroGallant Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 138 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.5.Gallant Hotel is a 3-star establishment located in the Praça da Bandeira neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro. It sits within walking distance of the Sambodromo and Maracanã Stadium, and is near the Estácio Metro station for transit access. The property contains 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, cable TV, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can eat at the on-site Brazilian restaurant or access the daily buffet breakfast. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk service, and on-site parking. While the rooms are spacious and clean, the hotel is classified as a love hotel. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for practical transport links.What stands out

Near Estácio Metro station

On-site Brazilian restaurant

Free parking available

Spacious air-conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Classified as a love hotel

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