Gran Marquise Hotel - Fortaleza, Brazil     

The Hotel Gran Marquise by Sol Melia is really a excellent choice in Fortaleza. Althought it is not located right in the center of the beach (some people might find this a good point) it is near enough to go by foot to the popular fair at the beach, restaurants, drugstores etc. It is located at Mucuripe beach where you can find good restaurants. The Futuro beach is not too far from the hotel but you will have to go by taxi or bus as the good part of the beach is a bit far. The rooms are very good, spacious, especially the one for three people that are enourmous. The staff is very nice always doing everything to make your stay confortable. A good idea while in fortaleza is to rent a car which are very cheap. With a car you will be able to reach beaches far from the city at a very good price ( specially if you are more than one).

Rather nice. Lobby not luxurious, but nice and rather large, with a decent bar. Rooms are nice. Location very good. Japanese restaurant better than the main Brazilian restaurant, except for the latter's Saturday lunch (feijoada). Lots of restaurants nearby.