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Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel

3.5 star property
Central hotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in Porto Alegre

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Indoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Indoor spa tub
Daily buffet breakfast (BRL 45 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Avenida Alberto Bins, 514, Centro Historico, Porto Alegre, RS, 90030-140
  • Place, Rua da Praia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy House of Mercy Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Alegre Public Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto Alegre (POA-Salgado Filho Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Single Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Porto Alegre

Located in Centro Historico, Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel is adjacent to Rua da Praia and within a 5-minute walk of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. This 283-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Porto Alegre, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Post and Telegraph Offices and City Hall - Paco dos Acorianos.

What's nearby

  • Rua da Praia - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holy House of Mercy Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Post and Telegraph Offices - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Alegre Public Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sao Pedro Theater - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Mercado Station - 9 min walk
  • Aeromóvel Station - 15 min drive
  • Salgado Filho Intl. Airport (POA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafeteria Madri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Forcaffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mário Marzana Confeitaria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Giordano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duda Lanches - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel

Central hotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in Porto Alegre
At Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Valet parking is offered for BRL 41 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are also standard.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (BRL 41 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (BRL 41 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BRL 45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 514 Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 16 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 23 2025 to January 24 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: BRL 41 per day
  • Extended parking fee: BRL 41 per night
  • Administrative fee: BRL 3.50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present—in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo—a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Plaza Sao Rafael
Plaza Sao Rafael
Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel
Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel Porto Alegre
Plaza Sao Rafael Porto Alegre
Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel Porto Alegre
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Centro Historico, just steps from Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Rua da Praia, and within a short walk of Porto Alegre Public Market. You'll also find Sao Pedro Theater and Araujo Vianna Auditorium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for BRL 41 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel have a casino?

No, Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 514 Lobby Bar.

Does Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

The closest major airport to Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel is Salgado Filho Intl. Airport (POA), which is 7 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Canoas Air Force Base (QNS), which is located 11 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel.

Does Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel.

Plaza Sao Rafael Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 809 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcio, Twin Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcelo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plaza são Rafael used to be a high standard hotel in Porto Alegre. It is sad and disappointing to see that the rooms are very outdated. AC doesn't work well, WiFi is very spotty, tv is not smart, it is very small and has terrible reception of the few channels available. It seems the cleaning standards are lacking I was in a non smoking room but there was a cigarette butt sitting on the window during my whole stay. Elevators are noisy and old and the breakfast is good but not near impressive as it used to be. I had a capeletti soup from the restaurant and it was tottaly bland.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clincierge

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

chand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marcio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok, just kind unsafe when night fall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, good facilities and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Well located. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alessandro

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lino

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel but craving for a refurbishment .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel locked up in the 80’s

Terrible service at the restaurant. Rude staff and poor food . It used to be a 5 star this hotel.. those days are over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khawaja

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andres

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Friendly staff at reception made us feel welcome. Rooms are ok in need of updating. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

San san

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jose Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were no bell boy to take my luggage upstairs to the my bedroom. I had two large Samsonite bags plus hand luggage, and I had to do it myself with an airport trolley. It seems that all bell boys have been fired during the pandemia lockdown and new ones have not hired yet. It caused me a lot of trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021