The 7 best hotels of Brazil in 2017

2016 was a record-breaking year for many Brazilian hotels. Hundreds of thousands of Carnival enthusiasts and Post-Olympic adventurers filled hotel lobbies all over the country. 2017 is set to be an even better year! In addition to all of the luxury hotels constructed for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, construction of top of the line, luxury hotels is occurring all over the country, especially in the cities of Salvador, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. But do you know what city tops the list in 2017? Gramado, a tiny Gauchan city on a hill. So what do these Gauchan hotels have to offer that’s so great? Why not just go to the metropolitan meccas, where you know you’ll have an awesome experience? We’ve outlined some of the reasons below, listing only the best of the best in the Gramado region. Valle D’incanto Midscale Hotel The Valle is the best of the best. Ranked among the top 25 hotels in the world, the Valle attracts tourists from all over the world, year after year. The Valle’s colonial style architecture is the first thing to catch one’s eye: simple, yet refined; rustic yet luxurious. Composed of the simplest of elements, clay bricks and regional wood, staying at the Valle is a truly unique experience. The sites smells, and sounds of the Gaucho culture surround the hotel: Brazilian Country music, delicious grilled meats, gorgeous hillsides. If you hunger for luxury and local culture, the Valle is the place for you. Hotel Estalagem St Hubertus, Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul The Hotel Estalagem St. Hubertus situated amidst a picture perfect landscape, akin to something you’d see on a postcard. Yes, it’s that beautiful! The Black Lake in Gramado. The hotel architecture is sophisticated and simple, perfect for romantic getaways. Flowers are everywhere you turn! Beautiful hues of red, blue, yellow and pink surround the hotel. The luxury apartments are one of a kind, known for having beautiful hand painted artwork: everything from the rooftop to the curtain harmonize with the surrounding environment of Gramado. Nomaa Hotel, Curitiba, Paraná Small, yet beautiful, the Nomaa Hotel is located in one of Curitiba’s best neighborhoods. The hotel is well known for its architectural design, gastronomy, and hospitality services. The Nomaa Hotel is known as being the ‘technologically friendly hotel’. An iPad is available in every room, guest’s are always just one click away from anything they desire: wake up calls, room service – you click it, they’ll bring it. Hotel Vila Inglesa, Campos do Jordão The Hotel Vila Inglesa, located in the heart of the Vila Inglesa neighborhood, situated between two lush, green mountains, is furnished with an infrastructure built to satisfy even the most demanding visitors’ every need. The Hotel Vila Inglesa received 2017 the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice® award, ranking 4th as Best Hotel in Brazil, The hotel is an incredible place for a cozy family vacation. Elected one of the best hotels in Brazil, it offers a wide range of leisure, entertainment and luxury spa activities for it’s guests; while parents relax in the bar or sauna, the kids enjoy the canopy tour, kids club and or supervised activities on the playground. Hotel Ritta Höppner, Gramado, Rio Grande do sul The city of Gramado is flexing its municipal muscles by hosting some of Brazil’s best hotels. The hotel, Ritta Höpper, known for its impeccable hospitality, has served locals and foreigners alike since 1958. Offering two top of the line restaurants, both national ranked, the hotel Ritta Höppner creates an atmosphere perfect for the amateur gastronomist. The daily menus are constructed with the utmost care by the chief chef, serving a wide array of local food, specializing in German cuisine. The expansive external terraces and gazebos add to the Hotel’s quaint, yet luxurious charm. Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls This amazing 5 star Hotel Belmond das Cataratas is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Iguassu Falls National Park. The cataratas (waterfalls) are just a stone’s throw away from the hotel, you can feel the spray of the falls by just stepping out on the balcony! feel steps in front of this luxury spot. It’s the perfect combination of luxury and natural beauty. Located in one of the Unesco world heritage sites, you’ll be surrounded by wonder. The Belmont offers numerous recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Santa Clara Eco Resort, Dourado, Sao Paulo The Santa Clara hotel is perfect for an ‘urban getaway’ or weekend retreat from nearby metropolis, Sao Paulo. The Eco Resort is perfect for families as well as weekend retreat groups, workshops and conferences. The hotel contains numerous leisure opportunities: pools, hot tubs, tennis courts and soccer fields – and don’t forget the zip line and obstacle courses! Luiz Alegre Silva is the Founder at See You in Brazil. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.