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Transamerica Prime Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Reviews

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Transamerica Prime Barra

3.5 of 5
Avenida Gastao Senges 395 | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22631280, Brazil
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Transamerica Prime Barra
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Ranked #112 of 198 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
3.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Certainly not a hotel to go for fun”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

I was in this hotel for a conference. The room was small but clean enough. The bed was ok, the shower worked and there is a pool. The conference facilities were ok, except that the conference rooms have no sunlight or access to fresh air. That's the positive part. The staff is clueless. They're not trying to be unfriendly. They... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Sir, We appreciate your comments, which contribute to our ongoing process of improvement in order to meet all requirements with the quality and expectations of our customers. We will transmit your account to the whole team and retrain our employees. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you in the future. Relationship - Transamerica Hospitality Group More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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25 reviews 25 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Unpleasant”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

For me the standout worst feature of this poor hotel was arriving to get some rest in bed, stripping off and in my bare feet stepping on a shard of broken glass which I then had to set about extracting from my foot. I really hope I haven't contracted something nasty after this. I would rather pay the ridiculously expensive... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Madam, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are very sorry to hear that your stay did not live up to your expectations. We try our hardest to provide quality services to all of our guests, therefore your opinion is very important to us. Please allow us to express our deepest apologies with regards to... More

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“One of the best options at Barra”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Hotels in Rio have become ridiculously expensive in the years and Transamerica is no different. Having said that, I will not evaluate the price, as there are no cheap options in the city and being expensive is not a particular problem for this Hotel. The location is good, far from most of tourist attractions but next malls, restaurants and ten... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for your comments. We are glad to know that we were able to offer you a good stay and that you are pleased with our location. We are continuously working on improvements in order that we may offer the best services, and we are pleased that you appreciated the hospitality of our staff despite the delay... More

Jundiai, SP
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Expensive for the level of maintenance and customer service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The hotel is reasonable and it would be ok if it weren´t for the absurd rate (which is common in Rio these days). They charge you approximately 800.00 BRL (almost 500.00 USD) for a large room with a partial view of the beach. The room is poorly maintained, there is mold in the ceiling and is full of mosquitos. Another... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for your comments, for besides it being very important for us to receive feedback from our clients regarding their stay, we understand this to be a form of trust in our ability to improve our services. We apologize for any inconvenience we have caused with the maintenance of the room. On this matter, we would like... More

Banstead
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Made very welcome”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Nice hotel and friendly staff. Clean rooms and a good size. Nice swimming pool and bar. Nicely located. Cabs are readily available. Not far from the international airport about 30 minutes away. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is buffet style and adequate but if you like a nice cup of tea take your own tea bags as these... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear Ms. Regina, The Transamérica Hospitality Group thanks you for sharing your experience with us, and we are pleased to know that we were able to offer you a pleasant stay. It is very good to receive feedback from our clients and to know that we have met their expectations and needs. You can always count on us and we... More

Mexico
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28 reviews 28 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Average on Barra”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Stayed at this hotel for 13 days with family and must say it is a fairly average place to stay. Only highlight i might give away is the very kind and professional staff, for the rest rooms, restaurant, food are all average so do not expect a 5 star location. Pool is decent and kids had fun. It is not... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Dear Sir, We would like to thank you for your comments, because, besides being very important for us to receive feedback from our clients related to their stay with us, we believe this shows that you trust we will improve our services. We are sorry for the inconvenience related to the magnetizing of the access cards. We apologize for not... More

Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Just overnight”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Working off shore in Brazil. We ended up in this high rise on the city outskirts. Nothing spectacular about a 2 star hotel in London standards. Food is reasonable but I don't know how this country will cope with the Olympics

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
7 March 2013

Dear Mr., The Transamérica Hospitality group network is grateful for your feedback on Trip Advisor. We consider our customers observations as being of the upmost importance for our process of continuous development. You can always count on us and we hope to see you again soon! Customer Relations – Transamérica Hospitality Group More

Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Stay at this hotel usually for one or two nights a month. Have always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The rooms with balcony overlooking the pool area are exceptional, good sized rooms with TV and free wireless internet. all rooms have a small mini bar with a good selection of cold drinks and beer. The hotel... More

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Transamérica G, Gerente at Transamerica Prime Barra, responded to this review
17 January 2013

Dear Mr. Charlie, We would like to thank you for your comments and compliments, especially regarding the hospitality and friendliness of our team. We are pleased to welcome you as a regular guest and to know that you are pleased with our facilities and services. We hope that each stay with us is an improvement on the last in meeting... More

Newport Beach
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36 reviews 36 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Far exceeded expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Given some of the abysml reviews, and the fact it was the ONLY hotel available in Rio when we booked, we had very low expectations - needlessly so! PROS 1. Location - it's outside central Rio (taxi to Copacabana is 15 minutes and USD $15-20), BUT it's also a short walk to one of the nicest beaches in Rio -... More

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9 January 2013

Dear Sir/Madam, The Transamérica Hospitality Group would like to thank you for your comments. We are pleased to receive such detailed feedback expressing your opinion and the experience you had during your stay with us. We are glad to receive our clients’ opinions, which are very important to us, especially when they pay compliments to the hospitality, infrastructure and quality... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Detalhes importantes / important details”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012 via mobile

Segunda vez que me hospedo neste hotel. Desta vez ocorreu um problema: havia um vazamento em meu banheiro. Ao sair pela manhã pedi a manutenção que foi feita, no entanto ao retornar às 00h30 encontrei o quarto sem ser arrumado e sem toalhas para tomar banho. Enviaram um funcionário que arrumou tudo no momento. It is the second time that... More

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27 December 2012

Prezado Sr., O Transamérica Hospitality Group agradece o comentário e pede desculpas pelo transtorno. Houve uma falha de comunicação, uma... More

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Also Known As:
Transamerica Flat Barra Hotel Rio De Janeiro
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Transamerica Prime Barra Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Avenida Gastao Senges 395 | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22631280, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro
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Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #112 of 198 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Price range (per night): S$214 - 426
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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