Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro sits in the Barra da Tijuca area, near the Olympic Park and convention centers. You stay close to large shopping malls, restaurants, and Barra Beach. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa. You also find a restaurant, a bar, meeting rooms, and parking facilities. Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro is a gay-friendly hotel, and you can reach Ipanema, the main gay area, in about 30 minutes by car or taxi. You drive along Avenida das Américas, continue toward Lagoa, and then arrive at Ipanema Beach. The gay meeting point is Rua Farme de Amoedo, where you find bars, cafes, and nightlife. From the hotel, you also enjoy easy access to Barra Beach and recreational areas nearby. You combine work, leisure, and gay nightlife during your stay in this part of Rio.