DAY USE IN RIO DE JANEIRO
DAY USE-WHAT IT IS AND HOW DOES IT WORK ?
Do you need a break for the day – a few hours to relax leaving your stress routine behind, recover from a stressful trip or or simply you want to maybe a quiet place to take a nap with access to the leisure facilities of a wonderful place? The day use modality has gained a lot of space in hotels, inns, clubs, parks, water parks and spas around the world. The day use is a very popular concept that allows you to enjoy some advantages of these spaces, such as swimming pool, gym, SPA or bedroom. (usually from 9am to 5pm) for a much more account than that usually charged for a night. And depending on the region or season, the usage values of this service may vary between 40% and 80% of the daily rate. Rio de Janeiro has many options to enjoy a day use. If you want to explore the services of the famous hotels in the Wonderful City without having to stay continue reading this text.
WHAT ARE THE BEST KNOWN PLACES THAT DAY USE OFFER?
With summer in Rio de Janeiro comes a lot of heat and need to escape the heat to an air-conditioned environment. How about spending your day in a super hotel with high quality service, tasty food and besides, a spectacular view. We list here for you best known places in Rio de Janeiro to enjoy a day of your own with day always use with great attention to all the strict protocols of hygiene and safety during the period of Covid-19.
BELMOND COPACABANA PALACE
If you are looking for a combination of tradition with a lot of luxury definitely Copacabana Palace this hotel is better known.
With excellence in its services and a history that famous people such as Marlene Dietrich, Walt Disney, Lady Dy, Carmen Miranda, Bono Vox, Paul McCartney have passed through, this hotel offers the day use service that is available every day from 11 am to 6 pm. The values range from R$ 800.00- R$ 1000,00+ 10% for a couple, The service includes a bottle of sparkling wine, access to the pool, waiter, tablet with magazines, healthy lunch menu in pergola and shot of natural juices.
The amounts and reservation can be confirmed only 48 hours in advance.
GRAND HYATT HOTEL
The 5-star Day Use hotel is located on the edge of Barra da Tijuca known as Grand Pool Day and, from Monday to Friday, for R$150.00, includes: access to the pool, sauna, fitness center, beach service, wearing atiaia spa clothing and 20% discount at the hotel’s three restaurants and any spa treatment.
To book the day use on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, you need to have a treatment of at least 60 minutes at the Spa or schedule a Sunday brunch at Tano Cucina Italiana. It is recommended to make a reservation 48 hours before using day use.
HILTON BARRA DA TIJUCA
At Hilton Barra’s Day Use, an apartment is only available to you from 10:00 to 17:00 with free access to the hotel’s common areas including swimming pool and jacuzzi at rooftop gym with access to the fitness center. The swimming pool overlooks the Jacarepaguá Lagoon in the background creating a perfect setting for a day of rest and relaxed chat. The guest and a companion also have a 20% discount at Abelardo Restaurant (does not include alcoholic beverages). Rates from R$ 265 + taxes. If you wish you can have a breakfast at the Hotel with an additional charge of R$69 (+ taxes) per person.
HOTEL PESTANA COPACABANA AND B-SPA WELLNESS
The hotel overlooking the Copacabana waterfront offers two day use packages, both from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The first offers, for R$ 145.00 + 5%, breakfast in the cais de Ribeirinha restaurant, 1 drink in the Deck Bar, 10% discount on food and beverage consumption, and access to all the roof services – swimming pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi and towels. The second package is for couples, and includes all the items of the first, plus a bottle of sparkling wine and support room overlooking the waterfront for R $ 800.00 + 5% the couple. At an additional cost, you can choose bspa wellness treatments where you can find your true paradise with invigorating experiences starting at R$160.
SANTA TERESA HOTEL RJ-MCGALLERY
This is the type of hotel, perfect for those looking for calm, exclusivity and a beautiful view of the city. The hotel offers three different day use packages depending from 09 hours to 18.00 hours. Value for two people with access to the pool and support room from R$ 690.00 + 10%.
JW MARRIOTT
Want a rooftop with a breath-taking view and values for all your pockets? JW Marriott offers three day use options For R$165, you have access to the swimming pool and sauna, for R$220, access to the pool, sauna and gym is allowed and for R$300, you can enjoy the swimming pool, gym, sauna and a massage at the SPA.
SHERATON GRAND RIO
Located in one of the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro, at the top of Av. Niemeyer, Sheraton Grand Rio has a privileged view of the sea. Those who want to take advantage of a Day Use facilities, the hotel is a great option because it allows the use of all areas of the hotel, such as swimming pools, gym, SPA and the right to stay in a suite during the day.
The day use includes, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm: access to the swimming pools, private access to the Vidigal beach, children’s recreation and 20% discount on the lunch buffet, spa services and tennis courts. The price for adults is R$ 145.00 + 10%.