Hotel Atlântico Tower

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Atlântico Tower, in Centro, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Atlântico Tower, in Centro, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 18,300 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €45 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. The honest read on Hotel Atlântico Tower is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Rio de Janeiro names rather than a headline of its own.