Granada Hotel
Rooftop pool and bar with easy taxi access to the airport
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
The Granada Hotel provides a comfortable stay with its outdoor rooftop pool and bar, ideal for unwinding after a flight or before heading to the airport. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. The hotel features a restaurant, room service, and a fitness center for convenience. While public transport to the airport takes over an hour, a taxi ride is a quick 23 minutes, making it a practical choice for travelers with early flights or late arrivals. The central location in Lapa means you are a short walk from local sights and dining options.
- Rooftop pool
- Free breakfast
- Fitness center
- Taxi to airport
Our take
I would recommend Granada Hotel to travelers who want a pool, free breakfast and a lively neighborhood rather than a bed beside the terminal. The rooftop pool and bar, the fitness center and the walk to Arcos da Lapa give a layover real substance. The catch is distance: the taxi to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport takes about 23 minutes, and public transport is slower, so anyone who needs to be at the gate within minutes should look at a closer hotel instead.
- Plan for a taxi to and from the airport; public transport is available but takes significantly longer.
- Take advantage of the free breakfast to fuel up before a busy day of exploring or travel.
- Enjoy the rooftop pool and bar for a relaxing evening, especially after a long journey.
Why we love it
- Outdoor rooftop pool with a bar
- Free breakfast and Wi-Fi included
- Fitness center for staying active
- Convenient taxi access to the airport
Why guests love itGranada Hotel suits a family that wants a relaxed base with a pool and no resort fuss. The rooftop pool and bar give adults an easy evening, and the free breakfast covers the first meal before a day out or an early flight. Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport is a 23-minute taxi ride away, so I would book the transfer rather than count on a quick hop. A rating of 8.6 from more than four thousand reviews is a steady signal.