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Vila Francesa Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Itatiaia with free breakfast and a steam room

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Vila Francesa Hotel in Penedo offers a relaxing retreat with an outdoor pool and steam room. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, daily manager's receptions, and coffee at the hotel's cafe for a pick-me-up.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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SUÍTE MASTER | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

SUÍTE MASTER

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (Suite com Hidromassagem Individual) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Suite com Hidromassagem Individual)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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SUÍTE LUXO | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

SUÍTE LUXO

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 living rooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Penedo, a neighborhood in Itatiaia, is home to Vila Francesa Hotel. Itatiaia National Park and Vale do Paraíba reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Casa do Chocolate and Itatiaia National Park Visitor Center.
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Avenida Brasil 653, Itatiaia, RJ, 27580-000

What's nearby

  • Casa do Chocolate - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pequena Finlândia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shopping Vale dos Duendes - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Serrinha do Alambari - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Militar da AMAN Museum - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Resende (REZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa da Picanha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petit Gourmet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Braseiro Gaúcho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zero A Zero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sorvete Finlandês - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Vila Francesa Hotel

Hotel located in Penedo
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe at Vila Francesa Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Free in-room WiFi and a garden are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Vila Francesa Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 70 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: BRL 70 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

hotel vila francesa
Vila Francesa Hotel Hotel
Vila Francesa Hotel Itatiaia
Vila Francesa Hotel Hotel Itatiaia

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Francesa Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vila Francesa Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of BRL 70 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Vila Francesa Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Francesa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vila Francesa Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vila Francesa Hotel located?

Located in Penedo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Vale do Paraíba, Casa do Chocolate, and Pequena Finlândia. Shopping Vale dos Duendes and Museu Finlandes Dona Eva are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Vila Francesa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfeito
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente local e localização! Pontos de atenção: tamanho da cama de casal muito pequena! TV com poucas opções gratuitas, e chuveiro com água quente à gás, temperatura perfeita mas pouca água!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vander Luis

Lugar bem simples
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dias incríveis Vila Francesa

Achei mto agradável o ambiente, limpeza e atendimento. Ja recomendei e retornarei. Obrigado.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiência Incrível!

A pousada fica em excelente localização, próximo de onde tudo acontece em Penedo. O atendimento é impecável assim como a limpeza. Recomendo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar próximo ao centro, limpo, oeganizado. Atendimento excelente, os funcionários muito atenciosos e prestativos
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dentro do que buscávamos, foi muito boa, ótimo custo benefício!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

IGOR

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo atendimento!!!

Ótimo atendimento. Chalé simples, porém tudo muito limpo e organizado. Café da manhã com tudo fresquinho e muito gosto. Pretendo voltar novamente.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível , hospitalidade e simpatia da equipe .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Quarto espacoso, cama confortável, banheiro limpo, estacionamento gratuito e grande, cafe da manhã bom e com variedades. O ar condicionado precisa de limpeza
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospedagem sensacional

Hospedagem sensacional, tudo perfeito. Todos os funcionários atenciosos sem exceção. Café da manhã maravilhoso, limpeza impecável. Voltarei com certeza.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelite Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gratidão

Amei a minha estadia. Super atenciosos do checkin ao checkout. Cafe da amanhã maravilhoso , amei a localização também .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gutembergue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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