Hotel Information

• October is a busy month in Rio de Janeiro, with major Tourism demand on lodging. Due to that, it is suggested to book as soon as possible.
• The event will be held at Windsor Barra Hotel, thus this is one of the recommended hotels. Nevertheless, we also recommend the Meliá Confort Barra Hotel since it provides a more affordable rate. During the event time, it will be provided free transfer between both hotels.
• When contacting hotels for reservations, please reference the following discount code RNP, in order to get the special rate arranged.
• The deadline for reservations at a discounted rate on Meliá Confort Barra Hotel and Windsor Barra Hotel was extended until Sep 25th, 2006, after which confirmation will depend on availability.
• Shuttle Service from the International Airport "Galeao" Tom Jobim (GIG) to both hotels is available hourly during the day (3 passengers at least), or can be booked on demand. The cost is R$ 15,00 - aprox. US$ 7,00. More information at http://shuttlerio.com.br/br/saiba_mais.php.
• If you need any assistance on booking either your hotel or the shuttle service from the airport to any of the recommended hotels, please let us know [colaris@cais.rnp.br](mailto: colaris@cais.rnp.br). It will be a pleasure to assist you! And probably the process will be easier ;-).
• For current exchange rate, you could check: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Recommended hotels

• Meliá Confort Barra Hotel ****
• Windsor Barra Hotel ***** (Event location)

Other alternatives

• Transamérica Flat Barra **** (high speed internet connection only available on higher rate rooms)
• Sheraton Barra Hotel ***** (10 min walking distance from event)
• Royalty Hotel Barra **** (no high speed internet connection at rooms - only at the Business Center, 20 min walking distance from event)

Please, see the map showing the distance between the recommended hotels and the Windsor Barra Hotel (event location). Click on the map to enlarge it.

• In order to assist the attendees with directions/information related to restaurants, malls, local attractions and other venues nearby, we have set up a Google Earth KMZ file. Feel free on downloading it to better assess the real distances between all of these locations.

Meliá Confort Barra Hotel ****

Distance to event:

3.0 miles - 15 minute Taxi R$ 15,00 (approx.U$ 7,00)

Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'1.99"S Long. 43°23'30.60"W

Website:

http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5848

Phone:

+55 21 2438-8800

Fax:

+55 21 2438-8801

Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:

• SGL/DBL: US$80 to US$85
• Discount Code: RNP.

(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.

Additional features:

• High speed internet access from every room with charge (Brazilian Reais R$2/hour, R$20/day; corresponding to approximately U$1/hour, US$10/day)
• The hotel also provides guests with a swimming pool, fitness center and sauna

Contact for inquires and reservations:

Rodrigo or Débora (8AM to 7PM)
Phone: +55 21 2438-8804
Phone: +55 21 2438-8805
Phone: +55 21 2438-8825
reservas.barra1@meliaconfort.com.br

Windsor Barra Hotel *****

Website:

http://www.windsorhoteis.com.br/en-us/loca.asp?hid=23

Phone:

+55 21 2195-5000 (Mon/Fri 8AM to 7PM, Sat 9AM to 1PM)

Fax:

+55 21 2195-5050

Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:

• Single: R$ 330.00 + 10% +5% ISS + U$3.00 (approx. U$ 177.00)
• Double: R$ 363.00 + 10% +5% ISS + U$3.00 (approx. U$ 194.00)
• Discount Code: RNP

(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.

Additional features:

• High speed internet access from every room with charge (Brazilian Reais R$20/hour, R$50/day; corresponding to approximately U$10/hour, US$25/day)
• The Hotel also provides guests with a swimming pool, fitness center and sauna
• Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'42.67"S Long. 43°19'19.35"W

Contact for inquires and reservations:

Phone: +55 21 2195-5000
reservas.windsorbarra@windsorhoteis.com.br (Reservations)

Other alternatives

Additionally, in order to offer other alternatives to attendees, CAIS/RNP has made pre-arrangements with other hotels in the area:

Accommodation

Transamérica Flat Barra

Royalty Hotel Barra

Sheraton Barra(**)

Single

US$ 85.00 + 5%

US$ 70.00

US$ 195.00 + 5%

Double

US$ 85.00 + 5%

US$ 80.00

US$ 195.00 + 5%

For these three additional hotels, it will be also necessary to mention the key phrase "RNP" as well in order to get the special arranged rate.

(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included

(**) Breakfast buffet not included at Sheraton Barra Hotel.

Transamérica Flat Barra ****

Distance to event:

3.38 miles - 10 minute Taxi R$ 10,00 (approx.U$ 4.50)

Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'16.66"S Long. 43°20'29.32"W

Website:

http://www.transamerica.com.br/lwp/br/htconselho

Phone:

+55 21 2123-7000

Fax:

+55 21 2123-7010

e-mail:

rsbarra@transamerica.com.br

Contact for inquires and reservations:

Monica Paula
mpaula@transamerica.com.br

Sheraton Barra *****

Distance to event:

0.32 miles - 5 minute Taxi R$ 5,00 (approx.US$ 2,50)

Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'53.73"S Long. 43°18'18.01"W

Website:

www.sheraton-barra.com.br/sheraton/property/overview/index.htm

Phone:

+55 21 3139-8000

Fax:

+55 21 3139-8085

Contact for inquires and reservations:

Renata, Michele or Caroline
reservas.barra@sheraton.com

Royalty Hotel Barra ****

Distance to event:

1.10 miles - 10 minute Taxi R$ 10,00 (approx.US$ 4,50)

Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'53.73"S Long. 43°18'18.01"W

Website:

http://www.royaltyhotel.com.br/index3.htm

Phone:

+55 21 2483-5373

Fax:

+55 21 2493-0482

Contact for inquires and reservations:

Juliana, Alessandra or Elisa
reservasbarra@royaltyhotel.com.br

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