Name: Samba Rio 1900
Address: Rio de Janeiro, BR
Price range: From $46

Samba Rio 1900, Rio de JaneiroSamba Rio 1900 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 63 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $46 a night (cached, not a live quote).Samba Rio 1900 is a 3-star hotel situated in the Catete district. It sits within walking distance of Praca Sao Salvador Square and Praia do Flamengo. The property contains 48 rooms fitted with air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen televisions. Guests can access free WiFi throughout the building. The location provides easy access to local cultural sites such as the Fundicao Progresso music venue. This hotel suits travellers looking for a central base to explore the city. One limitation is that some guests have reported noise coming from the air conditioning units and the elevator.What stands out

Free WiFi throughout the hotel

Two outdoor swimming pools

Close to local cultural attractions

Watch out for

Noisy elevator and air conditioning

Limited breakfast variety

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