Sete de Setembro: Hotels for Brazil’s National Day

“Every year on the 7 September celebrations take place across Brazil to mark the country’s Declaration of Independence in 1822. Brazil’s National Day is marked with military parades, street festivals, firework displays, air shows and picnics, and these five hotels will make sure you are staying right in the heart of the action.

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Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental, Brasilia, Brazil
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The most impressive Independence Day military parade takes place in the capital city Brasilia along the Eixo Monumental avenue and attracts tens of thousands of participants and spectators. Overlooking the parade route, the Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental is a four-star hotel with an outdoor pool, sauna and fitness centre, as well as a restaurant, bar and lounge. If you are in town for the 7 September, the roof terrace offers great views of the parade route, as well as the city skyline.

Have a look at our hotels in Brasilia page for more options.

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Windsor Guanabara Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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There are few cities on the planet that know how to party better than Rio de Janeiro, and Independence Day in the city is no exception. The main parade takes place along the Avenida Presidente Vargas, where you will also find the Windsor Guanabara Hotel. With great views across Guanabara Bay from the roof terrace and outdoor pool area, the hotel is also well-placed for exploring other local landmarks, including the National Library and the Catedral de S√£o Sebasti√£o do Rio de Janeiro.

Have a look at our hotels in Rio de Janeiro page for more options.

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Holiday Inn S√£o Paulo Parque Anhembi, S√£o Paulo, Brazil
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The focal point for Independence Day celebrations in S√£o Paulo is the huge Anhembi Sambadrome, an open-air venue that is also home to S√£o Paulo’s Carnival and other events throughout the year. The Anhembi Sambadrome is in Zona Norte, and the nearby Holiday Inn S√£o Paulo Parque Anhembi is perfectly placed for those wishing to watch the parades and join in the annual celebrations. The four-star hotel features an indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as a restaurant, bar and lounge.

Have a look at our hotels in Sao Paulo page for more options.

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Fera Palace Hotel, Salvador, Brazil
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Sete de Setembro celebrations in Salvador actually begin in July – to mark Bahia’s Independence Day – and continue on in September itself with parades and street parties centring on Castro Alves Square on the waterfront. A short walk from the square will bring you to the Fera Palace Hotel, a luxury four-star hotel in the historic centre of the city. Highlights include the roof terrace, where you’ll not only find the lounge, spa and infinity pool, but also spectacular views of the brilliant-blue waters of the Baía de Todos os Santos.

Have a look at our hotels in Salvador page for more options.

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Hotel Gran Marquise, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Like so much of life in Fortaleza, the focus of the Independence Celebrations are on the along the Avenida Beira Mar, with the sea on one side and the city on the other. The terrace and pool of the Hotel Gran Marquise look out across the bay, and you’ll only need to step outside the front door to watch the parades go by. The hotel also offers you the choice of two restaurants and spa treatments, and is a short walk from Fortaleza’s main beaches.

Have a look at our hotels in Fortaleza page for more options.”