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Amazon hotel prices tend to be reasonable and include breakfast. Services and amenities such as laundry, however, may cost quite a bit extra. Don't expect to be pampered. When checking in, ask about discounts (descontos). During the slow season and midweek, you may get a break. Cry a little, as the Brazilians say, and you may get a larger discount. Paying with cash may lower the price. Rooms have air-conditioning, TVs, phones, and bathrooms unless we indicate otherwise, but showers don't always have hot water. Jungle lodges and smaller hotels in outlying areas often lack basic amenities.
Proximity to Manaus (45 minutes) and decent rooms (complete wiith air-conditioning and hot water) make this a good option for travelers short on time or seeking a certain level of creature comforts. Experiences can be booked as a package or arranged separately upon arrival, and include visits to monkeys in rehabilitation, hikes with a naturalist guide on 10 km (6 miles) of trails through several habitat types with enormous trees, and dips in streams and natural pools. Those looking to relax can take advantage of the the white-sand beach that lines the lodge during the dry season. All transfers are included.
Located in the industrial area of Manaus, this hotel has bright and cheerful rooms and excellent service. Gray granite floors and large glass walls give the hotel's lobby a sleek and modern feel. Many foreign tourists stay here either on their way in or out of jungle tours.
This hotel on Praça da República is starting to look a bit tired, but the rooms remain comfortable, the staff friendly, and the breakfast buffet tasty and substantial. Executive rooms have the nicest views as well as access to a lounge, a meeting area, and complimentary food and drink. Additonal facitlites include 24-hour room service, a swimming pool, pool-bar, gym, travel agency, and small souvenir shop.
The highlight of this slightly shabby, 20-story hotel is the spectacular infinity pool that overlooks the Rio Negro. Its rooms are decorated in a contemporary fashion, and the hotel boasts two restaurants, a pool-side bar, a gym, a convenience store, jewelry shop, business center, and lobby bar. Ask for a higher room with spectacular views of the river.
Nothing in Manaus can match the majesty of this grand, if dated, resort hotel, located 20 km (12 miles) northwest of downtown. It overlooks the Rio Negro, with a short path to the beach. Hotel Tropical has a mini-zoo, sports facilities, two pools, and even its own dock. The restaurant is a reliable choice for dinners of regional and international fare.
