Name: Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel
Address: Porto Alegre, BR
Price range: From $91

Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel, Porto AlegrePlaza Sao Rafael Hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 50 hotels we score in Porto Alegre. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $91 a night (cached, not a live quote).Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel is a four-star property situated on Avenida Alberto Bins in the Centro Histórico district of Porto Alegre. It serves travellers needing proximity to local hospitals, universities, and Salgado Filho Airport. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness centre. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or use the bar and snack bar. Rooms include air conditioning and minibars, though some guests have reported that the interiors require modernisation and the air conditioning can be inconsistent. Valet parking and a 24-hour reception are available for those arriving by car.What stands out

Central downtown location

Indoor pool and sauna

On-site dining options

Fitness centre with views

Watch out for

Outdated room interiors

Inconsistent air conditioning

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