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Top 5 Places to Stay in Recife, Brazil

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

Recife is the capital of Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil, the center of commerce and host, with nearby Olinda, of one of Brazil's best carnivals. The upscale suburb of Boa Viagem beach is the center of beach activity, accommodations and nightclubbing.

1. Recife Palace Lucsim Hotel

Five minmutes from Guararapes Airport on Boa Viagem Beach, the hotel has beach access, a pool and health spa, three bars, two restaurants and a coffee shop. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped and the hotel offers conference and business services as well as child care.

2. Mar Hotel

On Boa Viagem Beach, this high rise hotel is gered to the business traveler with well furnished accommodations, four restaurants, three bars, an aquatic park with pools, falls, and fountains, conference facilities, and a health and fitness center.

3. Recife Monte Hotel

Three miles from Guararapes Airport on the north side of Boa Viagem Beach, the hotel caters to both business or leisure travelers with adult and children's pools, night club, bar, restaurants, conference facilities, and beach access.

4. Internacional Palace Lucsim Hotel

Five minmutes from Guararapes Airport on Boa Viagem Beach, the Internacional Palace Lucsim is ten minutes from the business area. All rooms come are air conditioned with an oceanview.

5. Pousada Dos Quatro Cantos - Olinda

Charming inn located in an historic 19th century mansion in Olinda, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and only minutes from Guararapes Airport, the inn offers suites and other rooms, plus a full bar and restaurant featuring regional cuisine.

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