Cipó Veraneio Hotel
The area's best hotel has dozens of activities for adults and children; right next to a river, it sits amid some of the country's most beautiful nature. The rooms have king-size beds and views of the forest.
7 Best Hotels in Minas Gerais, Brazil
In the interior of Minas Gerais, especially in the historic cities and state parks, there are two types of traditional accommodations for tourists: pousadas (inns), with simple rooms, and fazendas (Texan-ranch-style farms), which can be a fun option. Most hotels outside Belo Horizonte are small, lack English-speaking staff, and have few of the amenities common in American and European chains. In Belo Horizonte you can find large hotels and chain hotels equivalent to those found in U.S. cities that cater to the regular and business traveler. When you book, you'll likely be given a choice between an apartamento standard (standard room) and an apartamento de luxo (luxury room), which may be slightly larger, with air-conditioning and a nicer bathroom. Significant weekend discounts are common in Belo Horizonte.
Emboabas Hotel
This gracious fazenda is more like a private estate than a rural farm. Its carefully decorated rooms have bucolic views; at night the only sounds you hear are those of various animals roaming the countryside. Buffets of at least three regional dishes as well as salads and dessert are served on an all-inclusive basis.
Grande Hotel de Ouro Preto
Designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and Ouro Preto's premier modernist structure, the Grande is, as its name suggests, one of the city's largest hotels by overall size. It is a curving two-story building on concrete pillars; the hotel is immense by local standards, though room sizes are comparable to those at other lodgings. All the suites have views of the historic center; the other rooms look out on the garden. If you've ever wanted to stay in a piece of art, this is your chance, but don't expect attentive service or modern facilities such as strong Wi-Fi.
Recommended Fodor's Video
Hotel Brasil
Across from the Parque das Águas, this luxury hotel has its own pools, fountains, and mineral waters, as well as games rooms and tennis courts. The rooms are large and airy; ask for a room with a park view.
Hotel Fazenda Vista Alegre
The many activities at this hotel include boating on the lake, horsback riding, swimming in the thermal and regular pools, and playing tennis. If you're interested, the employees can even teach you how to milk a cow. The chalets fronting the lake can house up to five people. The hotel also has rooms for two or four people.
Pousada Minas Gerais
The wonderful Pousada Minas Gerais occupies a new building that replicates Ouro Preto's colonial exteriors. All rooms are enormous, with sweeping views of the countryside, beautiful king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. This is the perfect choice for vacationers seeking amenities like fluffy robes and potent hair dryers, but business travelers will find their needs met, too. Three luxury suites have whirlpool bathtubs.
Pousada Recanto das Minas
This pousada's hilltop location at the edge of town is both a blessing and a curse: its location away from noise of the center is great for people seeking a relaxing and quiet stay, but it's not a comfortable location for nocturnal explorations of the city. The rooms are large and comfortable, with large windows and ample fresh air. It's a popular place with families and other groups. For more privacy and peace, opt for a simple but cozy chalet instead of a room in the main building.
