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A practical Botafogo base, but choose your room carefully.
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Axel’s rating: 7.3/10 · a no-frills budget inn in Botafogo
HMG is a no-frills budget inn whose strongest asset is its Botafogo location, a short walk from the metro, shops and waterfront. We'd consider it for a sightseeing-heavy trip rather than a stay spent lounging indoors. Recent Booking.com reviews reproduced by Planet of Hotels repeatedly praise helpful staff and breakfast; Tripadvisor guests echo those strengths. The official site now advertises private suites, with kitchenettes in selected categories.
Room choice matters: recurring complaints describe cramped layouts, limited storage, tired finishes and windows facing internal corridors rather than outdoors. Cleanliness earns generally decent ratings, but individual experiences vary. The property confirms stair-only access, making it a poor choice for travelers with mobility limitations. Ask specifically about an exterior window and room size; we'd skip it if airy rooms and consistent polish are priorities.
- Rooms
- Private suites vary considerably; only selected categories include kitchenettes.
- Cleanliness
- Generally decent aggregate ratings, with some recent housekeeping complaints.
- Service
- Helpful staff are a recurring strength, though reception experiences vary.
- Amenities
- Breakfast, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a shared lounge cover the basics.
- Fees and surprises
- Direct-booking terms require a half-payment deposit and list nonrefundable reservations; small pets incur a fee.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Rua Sao Clemente, 23 - 1o. andar, Rio de Janeiro
Near Botafogo metro, restaurants, shopping and the bayfront.
Amenities and check-in
Breakfast, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a shared lounge cover the basics.
Check-in
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Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Bar
- Pets Not Allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Free Wi-Fi
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between BRL 19.99 and BRL 24.99 per person (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: BRL 120 per vehicle (roundtrip); Crib (infant bed) fee: BRL 50.00 per day; Rollaway bed fee: BRL 90 per day
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HMG Suites Inn Budget — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
HMG Suites Inn Budget is a no-frills budget inn in Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Address: Rua Sao Clemente, 23 - 1o. andar, Rio de Janeiro. Property ID: 2337663.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rio-de-janeiro/hmg-suites-inn-budget-2337663
Prices and availability
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Axel's take: 7.3/10
A practical Botafogo base, but choose your room carefully. a no-frills budget inn in Botafogo, scored for what it is.
HMG is a no-frills budget inn whose strongest asset is its Botafogo location, a short walk from the metro, shops and waterfront. We'd consider it for a sightseeing-heavy trip rather than a stay spent lounging indoors. Recent Booking.com reviews reproduced by Planet of Hotels repeatedly praise helpful staff and breakfast; Tripadvisor guests echo those strengths. The official site now advertises private suites, with kitchenettes in selected categories.
Room choice matters: recurring complaints describe cramped layouts, limited storage, tired finishes and windows facing internal corridors rather than outdoors. Cleanliness earns generally decent ratings, but individual experiences vary. The property confirms stair-only access, making it a poor choice for travelers with mobility limitations. Ask specifically about an exterior window and room size; we'd skip it if airy rooms and consistent polish are priorities.
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Best for: budget-minded sightseers; metro-based city breaks; short, practical stays
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Watch out for: stair-only access; some rooms lack exterior windows; variable room condition and space
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Location: Near Botafogo metro, restaurants, shopping and the bayfront.
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Rooms: Private suites vary considerably; only selected categories include kitchenettes.
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Cleanliness: Generally decent aggregate ratings, with some recent housekeeping complaints.
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Service: Helpful staff are a recurring strength, though reception experiences vary.
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Amenities: Breakfast, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a shared lounge cover the basics.
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Fees and surprises: Direct-booking terms require a half-payment deposit and list nonrefundable reservations; small pets incur a fee.
Axel's opinion of HMG Suites Inn Budget, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About HMG Suites Inn Budget
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Rua Sao Clemente, 23 - 1o. andar, Rio de Janeiro
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between BRL 19.99 and BRL 24.99 per person (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: BRL 120 per vehicle (roundtrip); Crib (infant bed) fee: BRL 50.00 per day; Rollaway bed fee: BRL 90 per day
- Amenities: Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 00:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Economy room (shared bathroom)
- Room features: Microwave
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Microwave
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
1 Bedroom Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
- Economy room — room photo 2
- Economy room — room photo 3
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
- Economy Single room — room photo 2
- Economy Single room — room photo 3
Economy Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Economy Quadruple room — room photo 3
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Economy Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
- Economy Triple room — room photo 2
- Economy Triple room — room photo 3
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 3
Standard Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (bunk bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple Family room — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
- Superior room — room photo 2
- Superior room — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple room — room photo 3
Superior Quadruple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Quadruple room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Superior Quadruple room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Superior Quadruple room (sofa) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury room — room photo 1
- Luxury room — room photo 2
- Luxury room — room photo 3
Luxury Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Triple room — room photo 1
- Luxury Triple room — room photo 2
- Luxury Triple room — room photo 3
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Studio — room photo 1
- Superior Studio — room photo 2
Superior Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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