Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
Overview
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro puts you in Lapa, the old bohemian quarter of the city centre, a short walk from the white Lapa Arches and the tiled Selarón Steps. The hotel opened in 2014 in two parts: the Collection wing, a restored 19th-century palace with high ceilings and period rooms, and the 13-storey Lapa Towers wing with more modern rooms, 292 in all.
Between them lies a palm-shaded garden courtyard with an outdoor pool and the Splash Bar for drinks and snacks. Breakfast is a buffet in the Versátil restaurant, Inevitável serves à la carte dinners, and the Vinicius de Moraes bar, named after the poet of bossa nova, overlooks the courtyard from the palace.
Guests can use the Satsanga Spa, with a hot tub and Turkish bath, free of charge; massages and treatments cost extra. There's also a gym and free Wi-Fi throughout. In the evening, Lapa's samba bars and live-music venues are right on the doorstep, and Santos Dumont, the city's domestic airport, is close by.
Highlights
- Restored 19th-century palace plus a modern tower
- Walk to the Lapa Arches and Selarón Steps
- Garden courtyard with outdoor pool
- Spa with hot tub and Turkish bath, free for guests
- Lapa's samba bars on the doorstep
Facilities
Pools & wellness
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Gym
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Accessible rooms
More amenities
- Outdoor pool in the garden courtyard
- Versátil restaurant (buffet)
- Inevitável à la carte restaurant
- Vinicius de Moraes bar
- Splash pool bar
- Satsanga Spa: hot tub and Turkish bath free, treatments extra
- Gym
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Parking
- Luggage room
- 15 rooms adapted for reduced mobility
Location
Some helpful facts
The property
- Type: Hotel
- 4 stars
- Style: Mid-range
Board options
- Bed & breakfast
FAQs about Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
No, it is in Lapa in the historic centre. Copacabana is about 20 minutes away by taxi, traffic permitting.
Lapa is Rio's nightlife district and gets lively, especially at weekends. Ask us about a room in the tower if you prefer a quieter stay.
Yes, guests can use the hot tub and Turkish bath at the Satsanga Spa free of charge. Massages and beauty treatments cost extra.
