Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro......Riocentro and surroundings

Rio de Janeiro became a nightmare because of the traffic and stay near to the event´s site is to win extra time to enjoy the beach or a caipirinha...

So... if your show is at Riocentro and you like to be in front of the beach, stay at Barra da Tijuca (Av. Lucio Costa or Av. do Pêpê). It´s a safe place to stay. Also, it´s near to the big and famous mall named Barra Shopping, where you have many options of restaurants and shops.
5 stars Hotels: Windsor Barra, Sheraton Barra, Mercure Barra...
other good options (4 or 3 stars): Brisa Barra Hotel, Hotel Praia Linda, Promenade Barra First, Entremares Hotel, Promenade Paradiso All Suites, Gaivota Hotel...

Closer to Riocentro: Ramada Hotel, Midas Rio Convention Suites, Mercure Riocentro.