Brazil Petropolis Hotel Serra Da Estrela Petropolis The Best Hotel Deals

Stay at the Hotel Serra da Estrela for a relaxing holiday in the forested hills of the Serra dos Orgaos mountains or a tranquil weekend break from Rio de Janeiro. This 3 star Petropolis hotel is well located near the historic centre of the Imperial City of Brazil. The Hotel Serra da Estrela is a pleasant hotel with a simply furnished reception area and breakfast room. A breakfast buffet is included in the room rates, and room service is available 24 hours a day. Guests can use the hotel’s free wireless internet access in all the public areas. The Hotel Serra da Estrela has private parking, subject to charges. Pets are allowed free of charge. The hotel is located just off the Rua do Imperador (Emperor Street), one of the main streets in historic Petropolis. The town was named the City of Peter in honor of Emperor Pedro II, Brazil’s second monarch, whose father built his Summer Palace there. Today the palace houses the Imperial Museum, specializing in Imperial history and memorabilia. Other Petropolis attractions include the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara, the Crystal Palace, and the unusual house of Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian early pioneer of aviation. Petropolis is also home to the National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (LNCC) and the Catholic University of Petropolis. The hotel is a short drive from Serra dos Orgaos National Park and approx. 65 km/40.4 miles from the city centre of Rio de Janeiro.