Name: Royalty Barra Hotel
Address: Rio de Janeiro, BR
Price range: From $68

Royalty Barra Hotel, Rio de JaneiroRoyalty Barra Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 2.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 144 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $68 a night (cached, not a live quote).Royalty Barra Hotel is a four-star beachfront property situated on Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel contains 249 rooms, including suites, many of which feature private balconies with views of the ocean or mountains. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant serving international dishes. It caters to families, business travellers, and pet owners. While the rooms offer modern interiors and air conditioning, the building itself is older and recent guest feedback indicates issues with service standards and cleanliness.What stands out

Direct access to Barra da Tijuca Beach

Rooms with sea or mountain views

Pet friendly policy

On-site swimming pool and gym

Watch out for

Older building structure

Inconsistent service and cleanliness

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