Rio de Janeiro airport hotels provide accommodations close to the airports in this city, but aren't exactly known for being luxurious. There also aren't a lot to choose from, at least when it comes to the busier Galeao International Airport. The smaller Santos Dumont Airport can be found on an island in Guanabara Bay next to the heart of the downtown area, so anyone in need of a hotel close by can simply choose from the downtown hotels. When your search for hotels near Rio de Janeiro Airport has you looking near the international airport, then the Hotel Pousada Galeao and the Luxor Aeroporto Hotel are among the closest lodging establishments.

Most international travelers who are in need of Rio airport accommodations have a hotel near the Galeao International Airport in mind. This is because the smaller Santos Dumont Airport doesn't handle international flights. There aren't a lot of options for hotels near Rio de Janeiro Airport when it comes to Galeao International, but since downtown is only about twelve miles away, you can expand your lodging options if you're willing to deal with ground transportation after a long flight. If you must stay close to the main airport's terminals, then the Hotel Pousada Galeao is worth keeping in mind. This hotel can be found at the airport itself, so it hardly gets any more convenient. The rooms at the Hotel Pousada Galeao are basic, but you get a TV and an air conditioning unit. Outside of the rooms, the facilities include an international restaurant, a bar, and a tour desk. You'll also have the airport's facilities at your disposal.

When trying to find Rio airport accommodations near the Galeao International Airport, the other main option is the Luxor Aeroporto Hotel. This hotel can also be found at the airport, and much like the Hotel Pousada Galeao, it offers decent rooms that can come in handy for air travelers. The Luxor, while not exactly luxurious, is more upscale than the Hotel Pousada, and while it caters primarily to business travelers, leisure travelers should find it to be a good fit as well. The rooms feature satellite TV, air conditioning, and mini bars, and you can enjoy a meal at the hotel's steak house restaurant if you please. A pub, a small business center, a meeting room, and a fitness room are among the facilities. If you simply don't want to spend money on a taxi to get into the city after a long flight or you need a place to stay before your flight home, the Luxor Aeroporto is arguably the frontrunner among the two Rio de Janeiro airport hotels that can be found at Galeao International.

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For travelers who are in need of hotels near Rio de Janeiro Airport near Santos Dumont Airport, there are any number of hotels in the downtown area that should suffice. Among them figure the Windsor Asturias Hotel (pictured), which is one of the more upscale options, and the Aeroporto Othon, which offers clean rooms and good facilities at an attractive price. Flat-screen TVs and relatively chic rooms are on offer at the Novotel Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, which is among the newest Rio de Janeiro airport hotels, and you can expect the same at the Hotel Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

Hotel Regina is another hotel near Santos Dumont Airport. Whether you're in town to see a game at Maracana Stadium, you want to enjoy the Carnival celebrations, or you have any other number of attractions and activities in mind, the Hotel Regina can make an excellent base near the Santos Dumont Airport. While fairly basic, the Hotel Regina is clean and can be found in a relatively safe part of town. Adding to the allure is the fact that a metro stop is close by. This means that you'll be able to visit virtually any part of the city with ease. Cable TV, a mini bar, and free Internet access are among the perks in the guest units.

All of these hotels should suffice when your hunt for Rio airport accommodations, and there are plenty of other good ones in the area if you don't mind being a little removed from Ipanema or Copacabana.