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Brazilian Hotel Star System Defined

Where: Rua Felipe Schmidt 1320, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 88010-002

We hear hotels in Brazil practically classify themselves.  

Sure, sure, there is a Brazilian Tourism Office (EMBRATUR) and they are trying to standardize such matters, however, right now it appears to be a free for all out there.

What does all this mean?  Four star hotels may end up smelling like urine.

We had booked at Coral Plaza for 5 nights which is classes as 4 Star. Some Joke! The room smelled of Urine and we immediately went to The Tourist Information Centre who found us accommodation on the Island.

The above was the experience one 2005 hotel guest  at the 72 room Coral Plaza Hotel in Florianopolis.

The lesson?  Do plenty of research before pre-booking a hotel in Brazil.

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