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Brasília's hotels cater primarily to business executives and government officials. Most hotels, from the upscale resorts to the budget inns, are found in the Hotel Sectors and along Lago Paranoá. For ease in exploring the city, try to stay in Plano Piloto, close to most architectural landmarks, shopping malls, and a number of good restaurants.
West of Brasília, deluxe accommodations are scarcer. In the Pantanal, the fazendas (farms) are quite spartan, but there are a few extremely comfortable jungle lodges with nearly everything you could need.
When you book a room, note that a 10% service charge will be added.
Large, luxurious, and expertly designed and landscaped, the Wetiga Hotel is the best in downtown Bonito. Rooms are large, with tile floors, and decor inspired by indigenous peoples. Most rooms have small living rooms, and some have verandas. The design is dramatic, with rustic elements like log beams and rough-cut rocks interspersed with modern lighting. The hotel opened a sauna, heated pool, and steam room in 2010 and installed new air-conditioning in 2014.
This hotel has a lot to offer, including large rooms attractively decorated with pictures of birds from the Pantanal. Ventanas restaurant offers international fare and is popular with businesspeople. World Cup teams stayed here in 2014.
One of Brasília's older hotels, the Nacional is still fondly regarded. The building reflects the modernist design principles of the city planners, but is now in need of a makeover, and the start of renovations is being held up by its status as a historic building. In the early days of the capital, the Nacional welcomed many distinguished guests, including Queen Elizabeth.
Once the leading hotel in town, the Jandaia has lost its former glory and needs some renovation. The central location and ample lobby remain appealing, but the rooms are now looking old and unloved. The swimming pool retains its charm. The upscale Imperium restaurant, on the second floor, serves international fare with Brazilian options.
The modern design of this hotel contrasts with others in town, which lean toward rustic looks. The cream-color rooms are basic but comfortably furnished. The more expansive ones have verandas and face the impressive tropical gardens surrounding the pool. The restaurant serves regional fare for dinner.
A red-tile roof gives this hotel a rustic appeal. It opened a new wing at the end of 2014, almost doubling its capacity, with rooms that are more spacious and have a fresher, more sophisticated design than those in the original wing.
If you're looking for a low price and a convenient location near the airport, this hotel is a good option. Sleek rooms have laminated wood floors and double beds, the bathrooms are modern and clean, and facilities are up-to-date.
