Riale Brisa Barra, Rio de JaneiroRiale Brisa Barra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3.Riale Brisa Barra is a four-star hotel situated in the Barra da Tijuca district, positioned directly opposite the beach. The property serves business travellers and holidaymakers, offering air-conditioned rooms with sea views and hypoallergenic bedding. Facilities include an on-site restaurant serving regional breakfast, a fitness centre, a sauna, and both adult and children's outdoor pools. The hotel is located near the Olympic Park and the City of Arts. While the rooms are modern, some guests have reported that the pool area requires more regular maintenance. Paid parking is available on the premises and Wi-Fi is provided throughout the building.What stands out

Directly opposite Barra da Tijuca beach

Modern rooms with sea views

Regional breakfast included

Near Olympic Park

Watch out for

Pool maintenance issues

Parking requires a fee

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