Bittar Inn Brasília: Your Luxurious Brazilian Escape Awaits!
Bittar Inn Brasília: Your Luxurious Brazilian Escape Awaits!
Bittar Inn Brasília: Almost Paradise, with a Few Quirks (and My Honest Opinion)
Alright, let's talk about the Bittar Inn in Brasília. They’re selling "Luxurious Brazilian Escape," and well, they’re almost right. Buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea, the caipirinha, and maybe a little bit of my soul on this place.
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(Okay, SEO check done. Now for the good stuff… Get ready for rambling!)
First Impressions (and Immediate Disappointments)
The lobby is impressive. Gleaming marble, soaring ceilings, and that faint, expensive "hotel smell" that whispers promises of relaxation. Check-in was… well, it wasn’t exactly "contactless" as they advertised. More like "slightly-less-contact" with a slow, somewhat bewildered staff member. I swear, it took longer than the flight. But hey, I had time to appreciate the elevator, which was beautifully accessible. Score one for the Facilities for disabled guests!
Accessibility – A Mixed Bag, Let’s Be Real
- Accessibility: The lobby and public areas are genuinely wheelchair accessible, which is a huge plus. Elevator access is a must-have! The hallways are wide, and the ramps are well-placed.
- Wheelchair accessible: Yep, the public spaces are a definite win.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Check. The elevators, hallways, and some rooms are well-designed.
- Room Reality: My room was… okay. The bathroom was pretty accessible, which is a massive relief. Seriously, trying to maneuver in a tiny hotel bathroom with a wheelchair is a nightmare. However, the shower was a bit of a challenge for me.
- Accessibility in Dining: Definitely check the layouts of the restaurants and lounges.
- Getting Around (with a Wheelchair): The car park [on-site] was convenient, and there's Taxi service available.
On-Site Accessible Restaurants/Lounges (and My Stomach’s Thoughts)
- Restaurants: There are several, and they all look fancy. But accessible seating seemed limited at times.
- My Dining Debacle: Okay, here's where things got a little… chaotic. I tried the "A la carte in restaurant" experience. I envisioned myself elegantly sipping wine, but what I actually got was a waiter who seemed utterly baffled by my request for something off the menu, which was the Alternative meal arrangement I pre-arranged. Then, the meal itself was…adequate. Not the "culinary masterpiece" the menu promised.
- Happy Hour: I tried to get into the Poolside bar, but found it incredibly busy and difficult to navigate in my wheelchair. Plus, the cocktails seemed to be half ice. The bar was still worth it though! I met some pretty interesting people and got to sample a few different Brazilian liquors.
Internet Access (My Lifeline, Basically)
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: YES! This is a major plus. Seriously, as a travel blogger, Wi-Fi is my fuel.
- Internet: The Wi-Fi was okay at times, then other times, it just dropped out. I’m not entirely sure why.
- Internet [LAN]: No, I did not try the LAN connection.
- Internet services: Mostly a hit-and-miss affair. More hit, but definitely some miss.
- Wi-Fi in public areas: Same as the room. Sometimes strong, sometimes I was left staring at the loading icon.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (Where the Bittar Inn Really Shines)
- Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: Now this is where the "luxury" part comes in. The pool is gorgeous. Seriously, that view! Like something out of a magazine. I spent hours just floating, staring up at the sky. The only downside? The pool edge was hard to navigate.
- Spa/sauna: The spa was good, but the price? Yikes!
- Gym/fitness, Fitness center: Didn't get a chance to use the Gym or fitness center.
- Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath: I indulged in a massage. It was… divine. I walked out feeling like a new person. Seriously, worth every penny (even though my bank account disagreed).
- Things to do: Plenty of sightseeing and shopping. But be warned, Brasilia is a driving city.
Cleanliness and Safety (A Reassuring Comfort)
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good to know.
- Breakfast takeaway service: Nice to have.
- Cashless payment service: Convenient!
- Daily disinfection in common areas: They seemed to be doing a good job.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere.
- Hygiene certification: A relief!
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Enforced.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Check.
- Safe dining setup: Tables well-spaced.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed it, for the most part.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Culinary Rollercoaster)
- Restaurants: Multiple options. The Vegetarian restaurant was a pleasant surprise.
- Bar: Drinks are pricey, but the atmosphere is great.
- Asian breakfast, Buffet in restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant: all available.
- Room service [24-hour]: Super convenient.
- Snack bar: Useful for quick bites.
- Desserts in restaurant: Delicious.
Services and Conveniences (The Little Extras)
- Air conditioning in public area, Elevator, Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping : All functioning.
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Dry cleaning, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Room service [24-hour] Standard facilities. But, everything needs a little update.
Available in all rooms (The Essentials, and Some Nice Touches)
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Mini bar, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free]: All the things you expect.
For the Kids (Not My Area, But I Noticed)
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: They seem to cater to families.
Getting Around (Brasilia is a Sprawling Beast)
- Airport transfer: Definitely use it.
- Car park [free of charge]: Yes!
- Taxi service, Valet parking: Available, but sometimes hard to get.
The Verdict? (My Honest, Rambling Conclusion)
The Bittar Inn Brasília is… complex. It has moments of pure, unadulterated luxury (the pool, the spa). It also has some serious accessibility wins. But, the service can be a bit… erratic. The food is hit-or-miss. AND it needs a little bit of polish.
Would I stay again? Possibly. If I wanted a luxurious base with a stunning pool and was willing to roll with the punches, then yes. But I'd lower my expectations a bit and prepare for a slightly bumpy ride. It’s almost perfect but needs a little more love to be truly a "Luxurious Brazilian Escape."
Luxury St. Petersburg Apartment: Zelda's Stunning Rubinshteina RetreatAlright, strap in, buttercups. This isn't your perfectly curated Instagram feed. This is the unfiltered, slightly sweaty, and probably caffeinated account of my trip to Brasília, Brazil, specifically living at the Bittar Inn. Let's see if I survive…
Day 1: Arrival and the Existential Dread of a Concrete Jungle
- 7:00 AM: Arrived at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB). Honestly? Jet lag is a cruel mistress. My brain feels like a scrambled egg. The airport's a modern marvel, all glass and curves, which, in my sleepy state, just felt like a giant, intimidating art installation.
- 7:30 AM: Found a taxi. Negotiating prices in Portuguese before coffee? Pure chaos. I’m pretty sure I overpaid, but hey, at least I made it to the Bittar Inn in one piece.
- 8:30 AM: Check-in at the Bittar Inn. The lobby is…functional. Beige-ish, maybe? But the staff is lovely, bless their hearts. They speak some English, which is a relief because my Portuguese is limited to “obrigado” and “cerveja.” Priorities, people.
- 9:00 AM: Room. Okay, it's clean. Simple. A little…institutional. But hey, it's got a bed, a tiny TV, and a view of…concrete. Brasília. The city of concrete. This is going to take some getting used to.
- 9:30 AM: Shower. Ah, the blessed feeling of washing off the stink of travel. This is where a travel itinerary should perhaps mention water pressure but it's fine at least it made me feel better.
- 10:00 AM: Breakfast at the Inn. Standard fare: bread, cheese, ham, coffee. The coffee. STRONG. My heart is now attempting to escape my chest.
- 11:00 AM: Walk to the Esplanada dos Ministérios. Holy moly. This place is like…a massive, meticulously planned public works project. The scale is insane. The Ministry buildings – all the same, all blandly imposing. Feeling a bit like a tiny ant wandering through a monument to…well, bureaucracy. I swear, I saw a security guard yawning so wide his face nearly split in half.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. Found a small "prato feito" place (Brazilian "plate made," basically a lunch special) near the Esplanada. Fantastic. Hearty. Filling. I might have accidentally ordered a mountain of rice and beans, but no regrets.
- 1:00 PM: The boredom starts to set in. The sheer monotony. The sameness. It’s… unsettling. I’m trying to decide if I’m supposed to be impressed or terrified.
- 2:00 PM: Stumbled into the Catedral Metropolitana. Wow. Just… wow. This is the first thing in Brasília that actually moved me. The stained-glass windows, the natural light…It’s ethereal. I got incredibly emotional, felt like I was in church even though I'm not religious. I don't know why it was so powerful, but I sat there for a good half hour just… existing. It was a stark contrast to the brutalist architecture surrounding it.
- 3:00 PM: Walk - yes, again - around the Praça dos Três Poderes. Okay, I know I'm supposed to find immense beauty in this place. The Presidential Palace. The Supreme Court. The Congress building. But all I can think of is the existential dread that can come from endless concrete, I mean it's beautiful but not really. Still impressive, though.
- 4:00 PM: Found a small cafe. Coffee. Needed to revive myself from the architectural trauma and possibly a serious bout of overthinking. Sat there and felt the weight of being a tourist. I'm probably the weirdest person here.
- 5:00 PM: Back to the Bittar Inn. Rest. Regret. Rinse. Repeat.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant. Pão de queijo (cheese bread) saved my life. Seriously, the pão de queijo are a gift from the gods of Brazilian cuisine. Found an amazing piece of meat.
- 8:30 PM: Back to the room. TV. The news is all in Portuguese, which I don't understand. But I get the vibe.
- 9:00 PM: The first night in Bittar Inn. Contemplating life. Writing in my journal. Trying to figure out if this concrete jungle is going to break me. Or if I can learn to love the bizarre beauty of it all. Stay tuned…
Day 2: Unraveling the Brasília Puzzle and the Quest for Happiness
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Still jet lagged. Caffeine is the enemy, but also my only friend.
- 7:30 AM: Breakfast at the Inn. Same as yesterday. But the coffee… still a heart-racing experience.
- 8:00 AM: Attempted to find a bus to the Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial. Failed. The bus system is…complex. Found a friendly (and patient) local who helped me with the route. Bless them.
- 9:00 AM: Finally made it! Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial. It's… a very well-curated shrine. Photos, artifacts, some videos. Honestly? It was a bit much. I felt like I was trapped in my grandma's attic.
- 10:00 AM: Walked through the Memorial Park. Still trying to reconcile the feeling of grand scale and beauty.
- 11:00 AM: Tried to get to the Eixo Monumental. Got lost. Again. This city is designed to confuse. Found a small park and sat on a bench, watching the locals. Realized I wasn't wearing enough sunscreen. Or enough anything.
- 1:00 PM: Found a small restaurant nearby. Had a "Feijoada" (Brazilian black bean stew with meats). Delicious. I would eat it every single day, if I could.
- 2:00 PM: Back at the Bittar Inn. I'm suddenly feeling incredibly tired. Is it the city? The jet lag? The sheer quantity of concrete I've seen? Probably a combination.
- 3:00 PM: Nap. A glorious, blessed nap.
- 4:00 PM: Woke up. Still tired. Decided to walk to the TV Tower, just to see if the view would blow my mind.
- 5:00 PM: The top of the TV Tower. The view… is okay. I saw where I had spent the last 2 days. This is the most impressive view I've seen in Brazil, and it was still just, okay.
- 6:00 PM: Went to a small street party. Brazilians are so friendly. It's amazing. Dancing. Music. Beer. I don't know if I'm good at dancing, but I certainly participated.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner. Fell into my bed.
- 9:00 PM: Thought about how I'm maybe, slowly, starting to get this city. It's not immediately beautiful. It's not easy. But there's something…intriguing… at the heart of this concrete beast. I think. Maybe. We'll see.
Day 3: Final thoughts
- 10:00 AM: Check out from Bittar Inn.
- 11:00 AM: Heading to the airport. On my way out, I think Brasilia and I have reached understanding. I don't think I would live here, but I'm glad I see it.
- 12:00 PM: Boarding time.
Final Thoughts:
Brasília is a riddle. A concrete puzzle. It's not a city you fall in love with at first sight. It's a city you have to work to understand. The architecture can be oppressive. The scale, overwhelming. But the people? They are warm, welcoming, and full of life. And even if I didn't love every single moment, I'm glad I did it.
This is my messy, imperfect travel diary. It's not polished, but it's real. And that, my friends, is what matters. I hope you found it at least somewhat entertaining. Now, where's the next adventure…?
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Okay, seriously, what *is* the Bittar Inn like? Is it really as luxe as the photos?
Alright, let's be honest. The photos? They're *good*. Really, really good. Think glossy magazines, airbrushed perfection… and then… real life. My experience? Well, it was… *interesting*.
The lobby? Decent. Marble floors, a chandelier that *almost* made me feel fancy. The staff? Friendly enough, though communication sometimes felt a little… "Google Translate-y". (And hey, no judgment, my Portuguese is atrocious!).
My room? Kinda lived up to the pics. The bed? Oh sweet, sweet cloud of a bed. Seriously, I could have napped for a week straight. The bathroom? That rainfall shower was glorious after a sweaty day exploring Brasília’s brutalist architecture. But… (and there’s always a but, isn’t there?)… the minibar wasn’t *quite* as well-stocked as the website implied. Think… one lukewarm water, two sad little snacks. Maybe I got there on a day they were having an off-day?
**Overall?** Luxurious-ish. Worth the price? Depends on your definition of luxury. I'd say… manage your expectations a tad. It's a solid 4-star, maybe a cheeky 4.5 on a good day.
The location – good for exploring Brasilia?
Okay, location drama! This is where things get a little… convoluted. The Bittar Inn is strategically positioned. *Kind of*. It *is* in the hotel zone, so, *technically* close to some stuff. But Brasília is HUGE. Like, airport-to-the-other-side-of-town-is-an-hour-plus-in-traffic HUGE.
I found myself relying on taxis and Uber *a lot*. Which, look, it's not *horrendous*, but it adds up. If you're planning on hitting all the major sights (Palácio do Planalto, Itamaraty Palace, the Cathedral), factor in travel time. And maybe a therapist to deal with the stress of Brazilian traffic. Truly. It's an experience.
**Tip:** Learn some basic Portuguese phrases. It'll make getting around *much* easier. And download a good offline map. Phone signal can be spotty in the city.
What's the breakfast situation like? I'm a breakfast fiend!
Breakfast. The *most* important meal of the day, right? Okay, here’s the lowdown on the Bittar Inn's breakfast buffet. It was... a mixed bag. Some days, it was pure joy. Fresh fruit, delicious pão de queijo (omg, the pão de queijo!), strong coffee that kicked me into gear. Other days? Well, let's just say the scrambled eggs were… *grey*.
The buffet itself was decent sized. Plenty of options, but the quality varied. One time, they had these mini-brigadeiros (chocolate fudge balls) that were *divine*. Seriously, I may or may not have snuck a few back to my room. (Don't judge me!).
But… yeah, the inconsistency got to me. One morning I felt like I was in culinary heaven, the next I was eyeing the questionable bread rolls with suspicion. It's… a lottery. A breakfast lottery.
**My Advice:** Go with an open mind. And maybe, just maybe, bring a backup snack. Just in case the eggs are… not great.
Are there any restaurants nearby? Or do I need to Uber everywhere?
Restaurants… this is another area where patience is key, my friend. Yes, there are *some* restaurants reasonably close. Within walking distance? Well, that depends on your definition of walking. And the weather. Brasília gets *hot*. Like, scorch-the-earth hot during the day.
There's a few places that would be decent. But be ready to walk a little. And a bit prepared for some places to be closed or "undergoing maintenance" – it happens! Uber becomes your lifeline here. Seriously. Uber is *everywhere* and you won't regret it. I spent *way* too much time on the app, but hey, that's the price of seeing the sights!
**Bottom Line:** Uber is your friend. Pack comfy shoes, and maybe a hat!
The pool – worth a dip?
The pool. Ah, the promise of cool water on a sweltering day. The pool at the Bittar Inn is… *fine*. It's not the biggest, but it's clean. It's a nice oasis after a long day trudging around in the heat.
I spent *hours* lounging by the pool. The sun loungers were comfortable. The atmosphere? Generally relaxed. Occasionally you might encounter a screaming toddler! It is what it is. It's not a huge, fancy resort pool, but it serves its purpose. Plus, they have a little bar by the pool, which is crucial for caipirinhas (the national cocktail!) That's where the magic really happens, trust me.
**Verdict:** Pool = good. Caipirinhas by the pool = AMAZING. Pack your swimsuit and sunscreen.
Any tips for getting around Brasília in general?
Okay, here’s the wisdom I gleaned from my time bouncing around Brasília! Brace yourself, it’s going to be a wild one. First, learn some basic Portuguese. "Olá" (hello), "obrigado/a" (thank you - male/female), "quanto custa?" (how much is it?). It'll make *everything* easier. Trust me.
The bus? A mystery to the very end. I tried it once; got completely lost. Stick to taxis and Uber. Download the app beforehand and get familiar with the pick-up points. And learn the names of monuments - you'll save yourself a headache!
Brasília is all about the car. Everything is spread out. Be prepared for long rides and traffic. Always carry water, wear comfortable shoes. The sun is *fierce*. And don't be afraid to ask for help. Brazilians are generally incredibly friendly. Embrace the chaos!
Oh, and *definitely* embrace the food. Seriously. The food is incredible.
Would you stay there again?
Hmm… that’s the million-dollar question, isn't it? The truth? Probably. Despite all my rambles and the little quirks, I enjoyed myself at the Bittar Inn. It didn't blow my mind, but it was a comfortable,Dalat Dream Home: Fodawy White House Awaits You!
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