Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro

4-star hotel in Lapa's cultural heart with a resort-style pool and Satsanga spa

Amenities & Dining

Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro offers 292 individually decorated rooms with 24-hour room service and cable TV. The hotel has two gourmet restaurants serving a mix of Mediterranean and local cuisine, plus a weekly feijoada buffet featuring Brazil's national dish. An outdoor pool with a poolside bar is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and a bar named after Vinicius de Moraes pays homage to the Brazilian poet with vintage decor.

Rooms

Every room at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is air-conditioned and includes a minibar, cable TV, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. The property offers a range of room types, including apartments and collection preserved rooms, some with direct pool access. Guests can request 24-hour room service, and luggage storage is available for late departures.

Location

The hotel sits 600 metres from the Carioca Aqueduct and Lapa's bohemian centre, placing guests within reach of iconic landmarks like Escadaria Selarón and the Museum of Modern Art. Santos Dumont Airport is a short drive away, and Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome are nearby. While the area offers a cultural nightlife scene, the streets can feel rough, with homeless individuals and poor pavement - taxis or Ubers are recommended after dark.

Wellness & Spa

The Satsanga spa provides a variety of wellness treatments, including full-body, back, foot, neck, and head massages, plus a hammam, steam room, and sauna. A fitness centre with gym equipment and a hot tub/jacuzzi complement the spa facilities. The outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by sun loungers and shade umbrellas, is open all year and has a shallow end, a pool bar, and a fence for safety.

Business & Events

The hotel has an 8-hall convention center with comprehensive meeting and banquet facilities, catering to business travelers and large conferences. A 24-hour front desk, room service, and laundry services are available for corporate guests. Temporary art galleries and themed dinner nights provide entertainment, while designated smoking areas and wheelchair accessibility are part of the property's infrastructure.

• Location: In the Lapa district, 600 m from Carioca Aqueduct, 10 min walk to Selarón Steps
• Rooms: 292 individually decorated rooms with 24-hour room service and cable TV
• Dining: Two gourmet restaurants with themed Brazilian cuisine, weekly feijoada buffet
• Wellness: Satsanga spa with hammam, sauna, hot tub, and full-body massages
• Business: 8-hall convention center with comprehensive facilities for events
• Entertainment: Vinicius de Moraes bar with vintage decor, temporary art galleries, themed dinner nights