Ratings based on 234 Verified Reviews
3.9 Room cleanliness
4.0 Service & staff
3.5 Room comfort
3.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Dallas
Posted 4 Jul 2019
The pros: The area is safe and convenient to Metro, buses, and there is a taxi stand in from of the hotel. The Metro is only a few blocks away and can take you to the beaches and other attractions. Flamengo Beach is a short walk away, and there are trails there for biking, running or walking with incredible views of Sugar Loaf. The internet also worked well and there is A/C and cable TV.
The Cons: For the second long stay in a row (I also stayed last July), the bed was not very comfortable - hard and old. You will need earplugs if you are a light sleeper, as you can hear people in the halls. I had a room toward the end of the hall, which is better as less people will pass...you can hear them walking and talking in the halls as you rest. Also, they have stopped serving breakfast and filtered water, which I enjoyed in past stays.
Having given some pros and cons, I would stay there again, but not for as long of a stay (12 days) - due to the beds. Hopefully, they will be replacing some of the older mattresses soon. But for me, the pros outweigh the cons, especially the location.
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Mar 2019
Hotel location within easy reach of transport taxi subway or bus. Situated within friendly local neighbourhood.
Located within easy walking distance to Santa Teresa neighbourhood.
Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. With ability to communicate in a verity of language’s
Found this place a good central location to base at... while enjoying the many day trips tours and sights that one does when wanting to see Rio 😊
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Jan 2019
I liked the location and hotel facility. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
by A verified traveler
Good budget hotel
Posted 26 Dec 2018 on HotelsGood stable WiFi, decent breakfast. Close to metro. Various eateries and shops around. Close to SDU airport.
by A verified traveler
Good value, clean and good location
Posted 17 Sep 2018 on HotelsThis my second time saying may Hotel Monte Castello. The hotel is decent for the value. It’s close to the Gloria metro and the night life in Lapa. The staff is friendly and thorough.
by A verified traveler from Dallas
Posted 12 Jul 2018
Nice budget hotel close to Gloria Metro and lots of places to eat and drink near. Also good for running at Flamengo Beach. The room has been remodeled and looks new and nice, but the beds are not new. If the bed had been more comfortable, it would have been perfect.
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 May 2018
This hotel is not for everyone. The novice traveler to Brasil may find the area confusing and the property very basic. But I have been coming here for years as a single male who speaks Portuguese fairly fluently. I take the nearby metro to Copacabana and within walking distance to my favorite spots in Ipanema and save a bundle in hotel rates. Monte Castelo is quiet, very clean and easily accessible to Santos Dumont airport. Extremely friendly bilingual staff and walking distance to trendy Lapa area.
by A verified traveler
Rio Trip
Posted 9 Apr 2018 on HotelsVery good hotel and comfortable for a trip where you are out in the city and just going to the hotel at night to sleep. The location is very crowded and a bit overwhelming neighborhood, but close to everything.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted 30 Mar 2018 on Orbitz
Small rooms, WiFi unreliable when u was there, excellent staff
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from manchester
To get a feel of the real Rio!
Posted 31 Oct 2016
Pros: The staff all helpful guys with a genuine interest in you!
The price is fair for what you get (it does it's job)
It's located where you have no choice but to go native which if that's what you want it's ideal, never judge a book by its cover! The people are really nice round there but ask about dodgy parts nearby? (no jewellery or expense items sunglasses or bags) The only people you'll impress round there will be a thief
The beach Rd is an 8 min walk over a couple of busy rds but once your on it it's a different world of runners cyclists skateboarders or.people out for a stroll, you can mooch all the way to copacabana if you like
GET the uber app it's well handy and there is a chance you'll get cleaned out at the airport
Cons: It does what it says on the tin so not going to slate it
Location: There are a few bars and food gaffs and other areas You can walk taxi too but if your after a mad one on your door step? probably not the place
