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The 2016 Rio Olympics is inching closer, and accommodation is filling up. There are still select dates available in most hotels, but you will need to get in quick if you want to enjoy the spectacle of Brazils first Olympic games.
Commencing with the opening ceremony on August 5, the tournament will run for a touch over two weeks finishing with the closing ceremony on August 21. The games will center around four hubs, Barra, Copacabana Beach, Maracanã, and Deodoro with the newly constructed Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca being the focus area.
We've put together a list of Rio’s top hotels, grouped by rewards program, to help you plan your trip. With the Olympics drawing huge crowds, accommodation will be running at peak capacity during the games. Most hotels and loyalty programs are not displaying points redemption options although they are available, and rooms rates are at a substantial premium so you will need to call the hotels directly for booking inquiries.
Starwood Preferred Guest
- Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenida Niemeyer 121
Leblon Rio de Janeiro, 22450-220
Brazil - Sheraton Barra Rio De Janeiro Hotel (No longer in the Marriott family of hotels)
Avenida Lucio Costa 3150
Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, 22630-010
Brazil
Marriott Rewards
- JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Atlantica, 2600
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, 22041-001
Brazil - AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
Rua do Equador 506
Santo Cristo Rio de Janeiro, 20220-410
Brazil - AC Hotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Evandro Lins e Silva 600
Rio de Janeiro, 22631-470
Brazil - Courtyard Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Av Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 5001,
Antigo Autodromo Rio de Janeiro, 22775-039
Brazil - Residence Inn Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Av Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 5001
Antigo Autodromo Rio de Janeiro, 22775-039
Brazil
World of Hyatt
- Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Av. Lucio Costa 9600
Rio de Janeiro, 22795-007
Brazil
Le Club AccorHotels
Only the top 6 results are listed from Accor Hotels website as Le Club AccorHotels has 27 options available in Rio, click here and type in your destination for the full list.
- Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery By Sofitel
Rua Almirante Alexandrino 660
Rio de Janeiro, 20241260
Brazil - Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel
AV Vieira Souto 460
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, 22420 006
Brazil - Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlantica 4240
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 22070002
Brazil - Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador Hotel
Rua Francisco Otaviano 61
Copacabana, 22080040, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil - Aparthotel Adagio Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Av Rainha Elizabeth da Bélgica 440 – Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro, 22081030
Brazil - Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Riocentro
Av Salvador Allende 6555
22780160, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Hilton Honors
- Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
1430 Aberlardo Bueno Avenue
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22775-040
Brazil
While some rewards programs offer limited choice in Rio, Le Club AccorHotels has a huge range of options ranging from budget to boutique and I think provides the best mix of comfort, budget, and convenience.
Bear in mind that booking accommodation for the Olympics is never going to yield a high return on your points as prices surge up to 300% during the games. Also, some hotels may not accept free nights booked on points throughout the Olympics, however, will take cash & points.
The high prices do open the door to earning a big chunk of points if you already have plans to head to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, but, make your inquiries soon as rooms are selling fast and accommodation will book out.
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