Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites

Av. Lucio Costa 3150, Barra da Tijuca,
Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 3139-8000

http://www.sheraton.com/barra

Type: Hotel
Minimum Rate: R$ 300 - R$ 400

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Completed in 2003, the Sheraton Barra is a resort-style hotel in Rio’s fastest-growing area. It is quite contemporary in appearance and very different from the hotels in the other beach communities. All 300 rooms and suites are furnished with Sheraton’s popular “Sweet Sleeper” beds. Rooms have balconies and many face Barra Beach, Rio’s largest sand strip, directly across the wide thoroughfare. Other rooms overlook the hotel gardens and pool area. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lots of greenery and palm trees for shade. The irregularly shaped pool is at the heart of the complex. Encircled by a sundeck, it has a floating island and wooden bridges that lead from one side to the other. A smaller pool and playground are nearby for children. Large guest rooms have white walls and contemporary furnishings using light woods, colorful fabrics, lots of polished chrome accents and skillful lighting that actually allows you to read in bed. Fresh flowers are complimentary and access to the Internet is available. The fitness center features a glass wall so you can watch the social scene as you sweat. There are squash courts, hot tubs and a sauna too. The hotel restaurant serves all meals and there is a popular bar and cocktail lounge. Barra is quite spread out and, as in US suburban areas, people drive from place to place rather than walk. The hotel has parking (extra fee) and a waiting fleet of taxis. Restaurants, night spots and a great many shopping centers are just a few minutes away.