Name: Plaza Barra First
Address: Rio de Janeiro, BR

Plaza Barra First, Rio de JaneiroPlaza Barra First in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 102 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3.Plaza Barra First is a 4-star hotel situated in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood. It features 218 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies that look out over the mountains, rainforest, and beach. The property includes an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can access free Wi-Fi and parking, and the hotel accommodates small to medium pets as well as guests with disabilities. It sits within an upscale condominium complex near Via Parque Shopping and the Olympic Golf Course. While the rooms offer contemporary decor, the hotel lacks daily maid service.What stands out

Private balconies with views

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

No maid service

Limited breakfast variety

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