Three-pearl Merlin Copacabana Hotel has a solid location near the beach and Sugarloaf Mountain, and within easy reach of Copacabana's Posto 2 shopping and dining options. Decor in the shared areas is a little gaudy, but includes a nice split-level piano bar -- and the restaurant serves a free buffet breakfast. The hotel's best feature is its rooftop pool, which has a garden-like atmosphere and views over the city, ocean, and mountains. Meeting rooms, a small workout room, and sauna are also valuable pluses. The 145 rooms are basic and the furniture is dated, though features include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. For more modern rooms in the same part of town, guests could take a look at Hotel Premier Copacabana, though it lacks a restaurant.
Three-pearl Merlin Copacabana Hotel has a solid location near the beach and Sugarloaf Mountain, and within easy reach of Copacabana's Posto 2 shopping and dining options. Decor in the shared areas is a little gaudy, but includes a nice split-level piano bar -- and the restaurant serves a free buffet breakfast. The hotel's best feature is its rooftop pool, which has a garden-like atmosphere and views over the city, ocean, and mountains. Meeting rooms, a small workout room, and sauna are also valuable pluses. The 145 rooms are basic and the furniture is dated, though features include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. For more modern rooms in the same part of town, guests could take a look at Hotel Premier Copacabana, though it lacks a restaurant.
The 86-room Atlantis Copacabana is a value property with an awesome location between Copacabana and Ipanema. Guests can walk to either in less than five minutes, and Ipanema's Sunday Hippie Fair is a 10-minute walk away. Buses stop close by as well. A free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served daily, and the restaurant and bar offer light fare throughout the day. Rooms are nothing fancy, but they have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have nice views of the ocean, but some look onto walls and there are no balconies. A rooftop terrace with a tiny pool provides spectacular views of the ocean. For a similar alternative, check out the Astoria Copacabana, which has a bigger pool, a fitness center, and a steam room.
The 86-room Atlantis Copacabana is a value property with an awesome location between Copacabana and Ipanema. Guests can walk to either in less than five minutes, and Ipanema's Sunday Hippie Fair is a 10-minute walk away. Buses stop close by as well. A free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served daily, and the restaurant and bar offer light fare throughout the day. Rooms are nothing fancy, but they have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have nice views of the ocean, but some look onto walls and there are no balconies. A rooftop terrace with a tiny pool provides spectacular views of the ocean. For a similar alternative, check out the Astoria Copacabana, which has a bigger pool, a fitness center, and a steam room.
Across the street from Barra de Tijuca Beach, the Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra is a four-pearl hotel in a quiet residential area, far from the bustle of Rio de Janiero. Its 292 rooms are contemporary -- if generic -- and each has a balcony, living room, minibar, and microwave. Facilities include a spa, pool, two hot tubs, a restaurant, and fitness center, plus massive meeting spaces and a business center. For something that’s a bit more elegant and closer to the center of Rio de Janeiro, consider Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel instead.
Across the street from Barra de Tijuca Beach, the Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra is a four-pearl hotel in a quiet residential area, far from the bustle of Rio de Janiero. Its 292 rooms are contemporary -- if generic -- and each has a balcony, living room, minibar, and microwave. Facilities include a spa, pool, two hot tubs, a restaurant, and fitness center, plus massive meeting spaces and a business center. For something that’s a bit more elegant and closer to the center of Rio de Janeiro, consider Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema Managed by Sofitel instead.
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is a four-pearl hotel just across the road from quiet Leme Beach at the northern end of Copacabana. The Cardeal Arcoverde Metro station is less than 15 minutes from the hotel on foot, and the property offers a spa, hot tubs, fitness room, and two pools including one on the roof with great ocean views. The hotel also serves a busy free breakfast buffet with an excellent range of options. The 545 modern rooms are plush and inviting, and many have views of the ocean. Guests looking for a true luxury option in the area should consider the Belmond Copacabana Palace, though rates will be much higher.
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is a four-pearl hotel just across the road from quiet Leme Beach at the northern end of Copacabana. The Cardeal Arcoverde Metro station is less than 15 minutes from the hotel on foot, and the property offers a spa, hot tubs, fitness room, and two pools including one on the roof with great ocean views. The hotel also serves a busy free breakfast buffet with an excellent range of options. The 545 modern rooms are plush and inviting, and many have views of the ocean. Guests looking for a true luxury option in the area should consider the Belmond Copacabana Palace, though rates will be much higher.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Arpoador Inn offers an outstanding location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach (known as Arpoador Beach in the area), surrounded by shopping and dining, and within a short walk of Copacabana Beach and the area's nightlife. The hotel's vibe is straightforward and quaint, with a few artful touches. There are 50 simple and bright rooms with flat-screen TVs, a free breakfast, and a seafood restaurant on site. The sandy beach is right behind the hotel and is an excellent spot to watch the sunset or surf. While it has fewer facilities than the nearby Orla or Miramar, the Arpoador Inn offers good value for money.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Arpoador Inn offers an outstanding location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach (known as Arpoador Beach in the area), surrounded by shopping and dining, and within a short walk of Copacabana Beach and the area's nightlife. The hotel's vibe is straightforward and quaint, with a few artful touches. There are 50 simple and bright rooms with flat-screen TVs, a free breakfast, and a seafood restaurant on site. The sandy beach is right behind the hotel and is an excellent spot to watch the sunset or surf. While it has fewer facilities than the nearby Orla or Miramar, the Arpoador Inn offers good value for money.
The 177-room Promenade Paradiso is a three-pearl option in the mostly residential neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca. It's a safe area, close to shopping and offices, and a five-minute cab ride (or 20-minute walk) to the beach. However, it can take 35 to 50 minutes to reach Copacabana and Ipanema by car. Rooms are spacious and fresh, and all have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and furnished balconies. A breakfast buffet is free, and the restaurant serves lunch and dinner as well. The outdoor pool is large, and there's also a whirlpool. Other pluses include a modern fitness center and events spaces plus a business center. Travelers who would prefer to be on the beach and don't mind paying higher rates could check out the Windsor Barra instead.
The 177-room Promenade Paradiso is a three-pearl option in the mostly residential neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca. It's a safe area, close to shopping and offices, and a five-minute cab ride (or 20-minute walk) to the beach. However, it can take 35 to 50 minutes to reach Copacabana and Ipanema by car. Rooms are spacious and fresh, and all have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and furnished balconies. A breakfast buffet is free, and the restaurant serves lunch and dinner as well. The outdoor pool is large, and there's also a whirlpool. Other pluses include a modern fitness center and events spaces plus a business center. Travelers who would prefer to be on the beach and don't mind paying higher rates could check out the Windsor Barra instead.
The 46-room Hotel 1900 is a two-and-a-half-pearl boutique option situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the mostly residential Catete neighborhood. The location is convenient for getting around the city, as the Largo do Machado Metro station a five-minute walk from the hotel. Restaurants, bars, and shops are nearby, and the beach takes 10 minutes to reach on foot. Rooms are small, but modern, and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The free breakfast buffet includes both hot and cold selections, but there is no other meal service on-site. The terrace is a popular spot for hanging out in nice weather, but features are otherwise slim and there's no pool. Another affordable option in this neighborhood is the Hotel Regina, which adds a fitness center and spa.
The 46-room Hotel 1900 is a two-and-a-half-pearl boutique option situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the mostly residential Catete neighborhood. The location is convenient for getting around the city, as the Largo do Machado Metro station a five-minute walk from the hotel. Restaurants, bars, and shops are nearby, and the beach takes 10 minutes to reach on foot. Rooms are small, but modern, and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The free breakfast buffet includes both hot and cold selections, but there is no other meal service on-site. The terrace is a popular spot for hanging out in nice weather, but features are otherwise slim and there's no pool. Another affordable option in this neighborhood is the Hotel Regina, which adds a fitness center and spa.
The 292-room Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro is an upscale option in the hip, bohemian Lapa district of Rio. There are many bars, restaurants, and shops in the area, but the beach is about 30 minutes away. Rooms and suites are housed in a restored 19th-century palace and a newer annex. Suites in the palace are desirable for their historic charm and elegance, but all are attractive and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi is free. There are two restaurants, plus a bar in the lobby. The lovely outdoor pool also has its own bar, though no views. Travelers looking for a less expensive place in the neighborhood could check out the Hotel Granada, although it doesn't have the same charm found here.
The 292-room Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro is an upscale option in the hip, bohemian Lapa district of Rio. There are many bars, restaurants, and shops in the area, but the beach is about 30 minutes away. Rooms and suites are housed in a restored 19th-century palace and a newer annex. Suites in the palace are desirable for their historic charm and elegance, but all are attractive and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi is free. There are two restaurants, plus a bar in the lobby. The lovely outdoor pool also has its own bar, though no views. Travelers looking for a less expensive place in the neighborhood could check out the Hotel Granada, although it doesn't have the same charm found here.
The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is located across the street from the popular Copacabana beach. This clean, 117-room hotel is a good mid-range option with simple, sleek decor including blonde wood floors, small modern bathrooms, and a nearly all-white color palette. All rooms have stocked minibars and electric kettles, and some have balconies overlooking the ocean. The small rooftop pool, poolside bar, and fitness center all have great views, and on the beach, attendants provide guests with towels, chairs, and umbrellas. There are also tasty on-site restaurants (one with a free breakfast buffet), and 24-hour room service is available. However, there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi and the spa only offers limited services.
The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is located across the street from the popular Copacabana beach. This clean, 117-room hotel is a good mid-range option with simple, sleek decor including blonde wood floors, small modern bathrooms, and a nearly all-white color palette. All rooms have stocked minibars and electric kettles, and some have balconies overlooking the ocean. The small rooftop pool, poolside bar, and fitness center all have great views, and on the beach, attendants provide guests with towels, chairs, and umbrellas. There are also tasty on-site restaurants (one with a free breakfast buffet), and 24-hour room service is available. However, there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi and the spa only offers limited services.
The palatial 243-room Belmond Copacabana Palace is an historic Art Deco hotel just off the beach in Rio De Janeiro. The luxury property, now part of the Belmond hotel group, is classic and classy, with spacious, high-ceilinged common spaces and service staff that attend to guests throughout the hotel, the pool, and on the beach. Rooms are plush and elegant, and many have city or ocean views, well-stocked minibars, and beautifully tiled Juliet balconies. Features include a luxe spa, heated outdoor pool, and three highly regarded restaurants, as well as a lounge with a live DJ. This is one of the best hotels in town, and among the most expensive. Guests seeking something less formal, though still luxurious, could try Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel, which sits upon a tropically landscaped former coffee plantation.
The palatial 243-room Belmond Copacabana Palace is an historic Art Deco hotel just off the beach in Rio De Janeiro. The luxury property, now part of the Belmond hotel group, is classic and classy, with spacious, high-ceilinged common spaces and service staff that attend to guests throughout the hotel, the pool, and on the beach. Rooms are plush and elegant, and many have city or ocean views, well-stocked minibars, and beautifully tiled Juliet balconies. Features include a luxe spa, heated outdoor pool, and three highly regarded restaurants, as well as a lounge with a live DJ. This is one of the best hotels in town, and among the most expensive. Guests seeking something less formal, though still luxurious, could try Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel, which sits upon a tropically landscaped former coffee plantation.