last but certainly not least is the traditional option of hotels, and option currently spanning across any type of budget and preference.

rio de janeiro's hotel industry went through a transformation in the nineties, when more investment was put in infrastructure, and city-wide safety issues started to be addresses and resolved - it was at this time that hotel rates started to rise, putting them today generally in line with rates in other locations such as new york, paris, london, and tokyo.

for the business traveler or convention attendee, hotels are the only option for them since can specifically cater to their needs, and are the venue that can best handle their numbers.

hotels are great for leisure travelers as well, since typically guests are on vacation and simply want to be pampered, relax and absorb all the enjoyment after a long day of site seeing or visiting some of the many beaches the city has to offer.