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Avenida Senador Dinarte Mariz 1717 | Via Costeira, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59090001, Brazil
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3.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Calgary, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Crumbling - the only the pool saves the place.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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I had a very bad experience staying at the Piramide:
1) They demanded up-front pay for my whole stay - which is their strategy to discourage you from leaving the place if you don't like it
2) Breakfast and lunch buffets are very limited when compared to other hotels in Natal
3) Internet is very slow and unstable, and did not work in my room - I had to carry my laptop to the lobby to use it
4) The restaurant AC is insufficient, so it's always very hot during meals
5) The tradeshow area AC barely works, so the place is uncomfortably hot (the AC in the meeting rooms is fine)
6) Service is not very friendly
7) The shower area has a curtain instead of glass, and the curtain in my room (and other guests I talked to) was moldy and dirty. The wall also had mold between the tiles. Terrible for people with allergies.
8) Electronic key "pocket" in room, to activate lights, is merely decorative - it does not work.
9) Room safe is old and small (no digital activation). If one needs to use it, there is a daily fee of ~USD$1.50 for the rental of a lock, which has to be picked up at the front desk.

I think this hotel may have been great 20 years ago. But it seems to be struggling financially and cutting corners in every possible way, with under-qualified staff and very poor physical maintenance. If something is not done soon, it is likely to go bankrupt or lose its "5-star" rating - which it absolutely doesn't deserve anyway.

Room Tip: Room on the North side are better. Good views of the pool and beach in general. But overall, just av...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Salvador,BA,Brazil
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Impressive pool area”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Beautiful property but badly kept. Urgently needing a revamp. Staff are nice, restaurant is quite acceptable with good breakfast. Minifridge system in the rooms not really operative - you have to buy refreshments yourself to replenish it . Safe in the room is too small to hold a notebook. Temperature control of the AC does not work. Cannot even turn it off... Flat screen TV is the only nice amenity. Worn out bed covers need to be urgently replaced.
Location is good but you need taxis to go places if you don't have a car . Taxis are not cheap in Natal. Hotel is located right on the beach ( but not a very nice beach for swimming) . Big pools are the main attraction. Great for families with kids.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“BETTER OPTIONS THAN PIRAMIDE HOTEL”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

I've been two days at the end of November/2011 for an oil show that was held in this hotel. For convenience I decided to stay in the same hotel of the exhibition. It was really a bad decision.
Poor maintenance. For example, I had breakfast with a broken air conditioning what is very bad in Natal that is hot most of the year. Food was also under average. So, forget it.

Your best options in this beautifull city is SEHRS Hotel if you are going for business, and MANARY Hotel, in Ponta Negra, if you are going for tourist reasons. Very good restaurants: ABADE (excellent international food), CAMAROES (excellent shrimp plates) and MANGAI (regional food).

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed January 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
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“Piramide - in a long way down... but still a good place for a weekend.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010

I have been to Piramide more than 5 times (I guess), my parents have a hotel discount program and we gather annualy for a family reunion.

Piramide have changed owners more than once, and it's slowly getting old. It has a spectacular location, big roons, excellent pool area and ... that's all.

Service is poor (very common in Brazil's northeast), old fashioned roons, stained tubs, smelly sheets and towels, breakfast just OK.

Nevertheless its pool area is great, your kids will love it.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Avenida Senador Dinarte Mariz 1717 | Via Costeira, Natal, State of Rio Grande do Norte 59090001, Brazil
Price range (per night):* INR7,245 - 9,474

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