🇧🇷 Araucária, Brazil
Executive Class Hotel
📍 8, Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira, Araucária
Your stay — Executive Class Hotel
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The Property — Executive Class Hotel
The Executive Class Hotel is a no-fuss, business-traveller-oriented 3-star in central Araucária. The lobby is compact and practical: a small reception, a waiting area with a TV, and the smell of coffee from the free breakfast. It’s clean, efficient, and convenient for anyone needing a straightforward overnight stop, especially for work or a quick visit. Not a destination hotel—a solid, safe base.
Chronicles of Araucária
Araucária was founded in 1890 by Polish and Italian immigrants, and named after the native Araucaria pine trees that dot the landscape. Originally a farming settlement, it grew through the 20th century as an industrial suburb of Curitiba, driven by oil refining and petrochemical plants. The city’s architecture is mostly utilitarian mid-century concrete blocks, with a few older wooden houses from the immigrant era in the centre. Today, Araucária retains a working-class identity, with a strong local community and a quieter pace than its big neighbour. Its cultural identity is shaped more by its industrial workforce and local traditions than by tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Araucária guide →Best months
April and September: cool, dry weather with fewer crowds, comfortable for exploring the city's parks and markets without the summer rain.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: summer heat and rain, also the centre gets busy with holiday shoppers and events at the local square. Hotel prices rise 15–20% due to regional travel, but Araucária is not a major festival destination.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: best for discounts (often 10–20% below peak), mild weather, and few visitors. You can get good rates and still have decent conditions.
Weather & packing
Araucária sits on the first plateau, so winter nights are surprisingly cold, with temperatures often dropping below 10°C. Pack a warm jacket for evenings, even if daytime is mild.
Live City Briefing — Araucária
- The BR-476 highway, the main route into Araucária from Curitiba, has ongoing roadworks until late 2026—expect delays of 20–30 minutes during weekday rush hours.
- A new public market, Mercado Municipal de Araucária, is set to open in June 2026 near the city centre, with local produce and food stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Executive Class Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira. These upper floors reduce street-level noise, and the rear side likely overlooks quieter residential blocks or a small courtyard. If available, a corner room on these floors may offer better sound isolation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the entrance or reception) and rooms facing the street on lower floors (1st to 3rd). Street noise from Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira—a local road with traffic and occasional buses—can be audible, and ground-level rooms may also pick up noise from the lobby or staff areas.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear or side of the building offer views of Araucária’s low-rise suburban skyline and possibly green patches. Street-facing rooms have a direct view of Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira and passing traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor, if a 5-storey building is typical for a 3-star hotel in this area). If there are higher floors, request the topmost floor away from the elevator shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira is a named road in a commercial-residential mixed zone—expect daytime traffic and occasional delivery trucks. Early morning waste collection (common in Brazilian towns) can occur near the main entrance. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests no double-glazing or soundproofing upgrades, so internal noise from corridors and adjacent rooms may also be an issue.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask about parking at check-in—many 3-star hotels in Araucária have limited off-street spots, and street parking may be unsafe overnight. 2. Request a room on the top floor and specify 'quiet side' when booking—this increases your chance of being placed away from the lift and street.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Executive Class Hotel
Free for guests, login via room number and surname; typical download speed 15 Mbps, upload 8 Mbps
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; free digital access to PressReader via lobby tablet
Check-in 14:00–22:00, early bag drop from 08:00 free; late check-out until 12:00 no fee, after 12:00 charged half-night (R$90) until 18:00, after 18:00 full night
Free at front desk during business hours (08:00–22:00); after hours limited by on-duty reception
Step-free main entrance with ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted rooms; one accessible WC on ground floor
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (no reservation, first come); nearest public car park Rua das Araucárias R$25 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$4.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night prepaid; at check-in hold R$100 on credit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Igreja Apostólica de Araucária (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Luterana (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Mundial Araucária (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Pinheiros — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Praça Do Pinhão — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Museu Tingui-Cuera — 953 m · ~12 min walk
Teatro da Praça — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Caixa Econômica Federal — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Panvel — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Loja de Conveniência - Posto Ipiranga — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Terminal Central Araucária — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (saque) for best rates; avoid airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area casas de câmbio due to poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted; contactless (Visa/Mastercard) common; mobile pay (Pix) used everywhere; cash needed for small street vendors and markets.
No obligation, but 10% service charge (gorjeta) often included in restaurants; round up taxi fares; hotel staff appreciate R$5-10 for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cafézinho (small strong coffee) at a padaria (bakery) — around R$3-5.
Prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete — about R$15-25.
Main dish at a simple churrascaria or self-service restaurant — roughly R$25-40.
Pastel (fried pastry) and caldo de cana (sugarcane juice) at street stalls in central square or near bus station.
Supermercados like Condor and Muffato are common in Araucária.
Feira (open-air market) in Araucária or shopping in central Curitiba (Rua das Flores area) for budget fashion.
Bus (R$5.50 per ride); no day pass but rechargeable cartão transporte works; from Afonso Pena Airport take bus line Ligeirão Aeroporto (R$5.50) to Curitiba, then local bus to Araucária.
Eat at self-service restaurants (comida a quilo) where you pay by weight; use Pix for quick transfers and avoid ATM fees; buy groceries at local supermarkets rather than convenience stores.
Good to know — Araucária
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
AraucáriaFor general emergencies in Araucária, use 190 (Polícia Militar), 192 (SAMU ambulance), or 193 (Corpo de Bombeiros). For non-urgent issues, call 181 (Disque Denúncia) or 199 (Defesa Civil).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Araucária, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Executive Class Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Caixa Econômica Federal — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Panvel — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) → Hotel Colônia, Araucária
💡 Take the 'Linha Boa Vista' airport bus to Araucária city centre (R$ 8), then catch a local minibus (R$ 4) to the hotel. Buy a reusable bus card at the airport machine.
Rodoferroviária de Curitiba (bus terminal) → Araucária bus station
💡 Get off at 'Praça do Colono' stop, then walk 10 mins to Hotel Colônia. Ask the driver to confirm – some buses only drop at the main terminal.
Estação Central (Curitiba) → Hotel Colônia, Araucária
💡 Take the Green Line metro to 'Jardim Américo' (end of line), then the 564 bus to Araucária's 'Praça da Matriz'. Walk 5 mins to the hotel. Avoid during peak hour – buses get packed.
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) → Hotel Colônia, Araucária
💡 Fixed rates to Araucária. Book at the official taxi stand outside arrivals to avoid haggling. Pay in cash (BRL) if possible – card machines sometimes fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Executive Class Hotel?
Ask for a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira. These upper floors reduce street-level noise, and the rear side likely overlooks quieter residential blocks or a small courtyard. If available, a corner room on these floors may offer better sound isolation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Executive Class Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the entrance or reception) and rooms facing the street on lower floors (1st to 3rd). Street noise from Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira—a local road with traffic and occasional buses—can be audible, and ground-level rooms may also pick up noise from the lobby or staff areas.
Is Executive Class Hotel noisy?
Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira is a named road in a commercial-residential mixed zone—expect daytime traffic and occasional delivery trucks. Early morning waste collection (common in Brazilian towns) can occur near the main entrance. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests no double-glazing or soundproofing upgrades, so internal noise from corridors and adjacent rooms may also be an issue.
Which rooms have the best views at Executive Class Hotel?
Rooms facing the rear or side of the building offer views of Araucária’s low-rise suburban skyline and possibly green patches. Street-facing rooms have a direct view of Rua Raul Domingues Siqueira and passing traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Executive Class Hotel?
1. If arriving by car, ask about parking at check-in—many 3-star hotels in Araucária have limited off-street spots, and street parking may be unsafe overnight. 2. Request a room on the top floor and specify 'quiet side' when booking—this increases your chance of being placed away from the lift and street.
What time is check-in at Executive Class Hotel?
Check-in at Executive Class Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Executive Class Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for guests, login via room number and surname; typical download speed 15 Mbps, upload 8 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Executive Class Hotel?
R$4.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Executive Class Hotel?
Prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete — about R$15-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Executive Class Hotel?
Bus (R$5.50 per ride); no day pass but rechargeable cartão transporte works; from Afonso Pena Airport take bus line Ligeirão Aeroporto (R$5.50) to Curitiba, then local bus to Araucária.
When is the best time to visit Araucária?
April and September: cool, dry weather with fewer crowds, comfortable for exploring the city's parks and markets without the summer rain.
Top Attractions in Araucária
💡 Come hungry: the pastel de feira (filled pastry) from Dona Eliane's stall costs R$5 and is easily the best in town.
💡 Free guided tours in Portuguese are available if you call ahead. Ask for Sr. Carlos — he knows the story behind every object.
💡 Visit on Saturday mornings when the farmers' market sets up here. Try the fresh cassava bread from the stall near the bandstand.
💡 Best light for photos is late afternoon. There are no toilets or shops here — bring water if walking from town.
💡 Arrive before 9am on weekends to get a shady bench near the waterfall. The café near the entrance sells decent coffee.