Fodor's Expert Review Grande Hotel de Ouro Preto
Rua Senador Rocha Lagoa 162, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35400–000, Brazil
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.
PROS
- central location
- historic building
- good restaurant
CONS
- steep hill from street level to hotel
- late-night music from neighboring restaurants can be heard in some rooms
- Wi-Fi access is spotty
- service can be poor
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted