Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro

Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Riocentro - A 3.5-star family-friendly hotel with lake views, rooftop pool, and Olympic Park proximity

Located in the Camorim neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, the 3.5-star Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Riocentro overlooks a lake and mountains with extensive leisure amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness center, sauna, and small soccer field. The property features 306 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, desks, and private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries, while some categories include balconies with lake and mountain views. Two on-site restaurants serve regional and international cuisine, with one laid out around a shaded terrace overlooking palm-lined gardens and offering Brazilian evening menus featuring steak and seafood. This Rio de Janeiro hotel provides a free 10-minute shuttle bus to Barra beach and the Olympic-standard golf course. Positioned just 0.3 miles from Riocentro and 1 mile from the Rio Olympic Arena, the Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Riocentro stands across from the Olympic Park and near Cidade do Rock, home of the annual Rock in Rio festival.

Pros

Elegant furniture from Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues complemented by a modern tiled mural from the MUDA art collective

The hotel provides 24-hour business center services, concierge assistance, and babysitting/childcare options

Located near major shopping centers including Metropolitano, BarraShopping, and Village Mall

Fully equipped gym for active guests seeking workout options

Cons

Staff described as being so laidback it occasionally goes too far

Located in an area with limited immediate surroundings besides the Olympic Park