This is definitely not a 5 star hotel by world standards. Keeping in mind Brazil is very much a developing country and still has a third world feel not much can be expected from a hotel in a smaller city like Fortaleza.
The location is actually quite dangerous and 2 of my travel companions were robbed at gunpoint outside the hotel. The beach is ...

We stayed at the Vila Gale through our TAM Vacations package. The hotel is amazingly beautiful. The grand lobby is gorgeous along with the pool. It is situated next to the ocean. The breakfast buffet was huge and delicious.

They have their own barraca across the street, which appeared to only be open on Thursdays (just like most of them since ...

This hotel is definitely NOT a 5 star based on North American or Asian standard: Food, location, facilities. 3 stars max. However, people are very nice. To advertize Vila Galé as a 5 star is very misleading in my opinion.