Once you stop looking at the beautiful architecture and furniture design, open up the huge balcony windows and take some time to look at the view. You can see the whole of Ouro Preto and it's stunning. Yes, this hotel is old, yes it's tired but that is it's charm. we stopped in one of the suites and I couldn't... More

The hotel for me is a must in terms of what it represents. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, an iconic character worldwide known. The influence of the modernism is everywhere, including the superior rooms, which I recommend, with their curved staircases and balconies. The pilotis at the ground floor are amazing, as well as the Niemeyer pictures that are... More

The Lonely Planet very aptly characterises this Oscar Niemeyer designed hotel as a bit of an eyesore: indeed, its glassy exterior clashes with its immediate environment. Unfortunately we did not have a room in front but at the back. Both room and bathroom were fairly small and very simple but reasonably comfortably. When we were at this hotel it was... More

When was the last time you stayed in a hotel room with a spiral staircase leading to a loft bedroom? Designed by the iconic Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1938, and completed in 1940, the Grande Hotel occupies a strategic hillside overlooking part of the city of Ouro Preto. You get the feeling that the hotel hasn't changed much in... More

While it is true that this hotel could use a bit of a renovation (paint, carpet, some fixtures) this did not diminish our enjoyment of this mid century classic. I highly recommend getting one of the superior rooms which offer a separate bedroom and a loft, as well as stunning views of Ouro Preto and the surrounding hills. The hotel... More

While it is true that there is a bit of a thread-bare feeling to this hotel, we still felt it was charming and comfortable. All the rooms seem to be off of the 2nd floor (up a flight of stairs from the lobby). For US$79, we stayed in one of the smaller rooms facing the hills at the back of... More

I never write a review but I can not help write one about this hotel. I booked this grande hotel based on what they show online: beautiful rooms. Wonder how many years ago they took those pictures because the room I had (luxury) had nothing to do with what I saw on line. To start, the door lock was stucked,... More

Old furniture, old carpet,hotel in general needs remodeling to come back to what seems it was before. Staff is lack of energy and motivation. I would not recommend this hotel.

I stayed 7 nights at the Grande Hotel, first week of July 2011. Provincial Brazil can be frustrating for Americans because almost no one speaks English in any functional form. This is true of shopkeepers, waiters, hoteliers; everyone. The hotel staff, however, were friendly and helpful. One desk clerk had pretty good English and it was easy enough to time... More