Windsor Copa Hotel is a pleasant mid-range hotel in the Posto 2 section of north Copacabana. It's a one-block walk to the neighborhood's famous beach and a five-minute walk to the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro station. The hotel's free hot-and-cold breakfast buffet is quite good and has lots of options, and the 146 rooms are clean, quiet, and modern. They include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Although the hotel fewer facilities than its sister property, the Windsor Atlantica, room quality here is more modern than nearby Astoria Palace. The Windsor Copa is a good choice for travelers who want affordable rates in a prime location near the beach.
Windsor Copa Hotel is a pleasant mid-range hotel in the Posto 2 section of north Copacabana. It's a one-block walk to the neighborhood's famous beach and a five-minute walk to the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro station. The hotel's free hot-and-cold breakfast buffet is quite good and has lots of options, and the 146 rooms are clean, quiet, and modern. They include free Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Although the hotel fewer facilities than its sister property, the Windsor Atlantica, room quality here is more modern than nearby Astoria Palace. The Windsor Copa is a good choice for travelers who want affordable rates in a prime location near the beach.
This mid-range hotel in the Leme district of north Copacabana offers clean, basic, colorful rooms, including large Family Rooms. The most appealing part of the hotel is its bright, stylish lobby with fresh orchids and a tropical feel.** **Amenities include free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. There is no swimming pool, unlike at some other mid-range options (Windsor Martinique or Ibiza Copacabana), but the hotel is just a block away from Copacabana beach. The nearest metro station (Cardial Arcoverde) can be reached in a 10- to 15-minute walk.
This mid-range hotel in the Leme district of north Copacabana offers clean, basic, colorful rooms, including large Family Rooms. The most appealing part of the hotel is its bright, stylish lobby with fresh orchids and a tropical feel.** **Amenities include free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. There is no swimming pool, unlike at some other mid-range options (Windsor Martinique or Ibiza Copacabana), but the hotel is just a block away from Copacabana beach. The nearest metro station (Cardial Arcoverde) can be reached in a 10- to 15-minute walk.
The 56-room Ipanema Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl property whose best feature is its location, just a two-minute walk from the beach and close to shops, dining, and nightlife. Its spartan, minimalistic rooms are on the small side, but they are modern, clean, and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Some have views of the beach, and suites add terraces or balconies. The on-site restaurant is highly regarded, and it serves a free breakfast buffet daily, as well as lunch and dinner. For travelers who want to be in the thick of the action and close to the beach, Ipanema Inn is a solid choice. It's worth checking out Arpoador Inn, though, a mid-range property that sits directly on the beach closer to Copacabana. It has a bar and similar rates.
The 56-room Ipanema Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl property whose best feature is its location, just a two-minute walk from the beach and close to shops, dining, and nightlife. Its spartan, minimalistic rooms are on the small side, but they are modern, clean, and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Some have views of the beach, and suites add terraces or balconies. The on-site restaurant is highly regarded, and it serves a free breakfast buffet daily, as well as lunch and dinner. For travelers who want to be in the thick of the action and close to the beach, Ipanema Inn is a solid choice. It's worth checking out Arpoador Inn, though, a mid-range property that sits directly on the beach closer to Copacabana. It has a bar and similar rates.
The Olinda Rio Hotel has two main draws -- its central Copacabana location right on the beachfront, and its charming Art Deco style, particularly in common areas. Unfortunately this style doesn't reach the 98 rooms, and bathrooms in particular are in need of attention. Despite the dated look, features include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Guests rave about the grand lobby with views of the sea and live piano music, and the buffet breakfast in the hotel's restaurant is included in rates. The Olinda is a good value for a beachfront hotel, with most nearby options being much pricier, so travelers who prefer more facilities in this price range will have to look at hotels few blocks back from the beach -- like the Majestic Rio Palace Hotel.
The Olinda Rio Hotel has two main draws -- its central Copacabana location right on the beachfront, and its charming Art Deco style, particularly in common areas. Unfortunately this style doesn't reach the 98 rooms, and bathrooms in particular are in need of attention. Despite the dated look, features include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Guests rave about the grand lobby with views of the sea and live piano music, and the buffet breakfast in the hotel's restaurant is included in rates. The Olinda is a good value for a beachfront hotel, with most nearby options being much pricier, so travelers who prefer more facilities in this price range will have to look at hotels few blocks back from the beach -- like the Majestic Rio Palace Hotel.
A budget hotel along busy_ Avenida Princesa Isabela _street, Leme offers clean, basic (and dated) rooms with LCD TVs and minibars. Most bathrooms are quite small. Upper rooms facing the street have partial sea views. The hotel targets business travelers as well as tourists, and offers six meetings rooms, a business center, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Other notable features include 24-hour room-service, a rooftop swimming pool, gym and sauna, and a ground-floor restaurant that serves international cuisine. The hotel is two blocks away from the world-famous Copacabana beach. The nearest metro station (Cardial Arcoverde) is about seven blocks away and can be reached in a 10- to 15-minute walk. Free parking and free airport pick-up service are a great bonuses.
A budget hotel along busy_ Avenida Princesa Isabela _street, Leme offers clean, basic (and dated) rooms with LCD TVs and minibars. Most bathrooms are quite small. Upper rooms facing the street have partial sea views. The hotel targets business travelers as well as tourists, and offers six meetings rooms, a business center, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Other notable features include 24-hour room-service, a rooftop swimming pool, gym and sauna, and a ground-floor restaurant that serves international cuisine. The hotel is two blocks away from the world-famous Copacabana beach. The nearest metro station (Cardial Arcoverde) is about seven blocks away and can be reached in a 10- to 15-minute walk. Free parking and free airport pick-up service are a great bonuses.
The lower-middle-range Mar Ipanema Hotel is a five-minute walk from the beach and near a bus stop, making it convenient for tourists. This small, 86-room hotel has a generous amount of on-site features, such as a fitness center and sauna, an attached restaurant serving free breakfast, room service, and a rooftop bar. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the property, though no business center. Guest rooms, with flat-screen TVs and lightly stocked minibars, are simple and appealing, but they run small. Just a few minutes’ walk away, the mid-range Ipanema Inn provides a good alternative with a free, highly rated breakfast included in room rates.
The lower-middle-range Mar Ipanema Hotel is a five-minute walk from the beach and near a bus stop, making it convenient for tourists. This small, 86-room hotel has a generous amount of on-site features, such as a fitness center and sauna, an attached restaurant serving free breakfast, room service, and a rooftop bar. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the property, though no business center. Guest rooms, with flat-screen TVs and lightly stocked minibars, are simple and appealing, but they run small. Just a few minutes’ walk away, the mid-range Ipanema Inn provides a good alternative with a free, highly rated breakfast included in room rates.
The budget Hotel Bandeirantes has a central Copacabana location just three blocks from the beach and two to the metro station. The decor throughout the hotel is dated, worn, and suffers from garish additions like plastic flowers and cheesy artwork. The 143 rooms are especially in need of a refresh with rusty bathroom fixtures and ancient air-conditioners. But they do have flat-screen TVs and minibars. A major renovation is planned for 2015, which will include updating decor and installing sound-proof windows, as street noise can be an issue. An on-site restaurant serves a free buffet breakfast, but the spotty Wi-Fi is an additional fee. The small rooftop pool has little room for swimming, but it does offer views of Christ the Redeemer. Travelers looking for more up-to-date accommodations in the area could try the Promenade Princess Copacabana.
The budget Hotel Bandeirantes has a central Copacabana location just three blocks from the beach and two to the metro station. The decor throughout the hotel is dated, worn, and suffers from garish additions like plastic flowers and cheesy artwork. The 143 rooms are especially in need of a refresh with rusty bathroom fixtures and ancient air-conditioners. But they do have flat-screen TVs and minibars. A major renovation is planned for 2015, which will include updating decor and installing sound-proof windows, as street noise can be an issue. An on-site restaurant serves a free buffet breakfast, but the spotty Wi-Fi is an additional fee. The small rooftop pool has little room for swimming, but it does offer views of Christ the Redeemer. Travelers looking for more up-to-date accommodations in the area could try the Promenade Princess Copacabana.
The Copacabana Mar Hotel is a budget option two blocks from the party scene on Copacabana Beach. It's a good spot for those who care more about location and low rates than frills. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, tiny rooftop pool with mountain and city views, and a lobby bar and restaurant renovated in 2013. Some rooms are on the small side and bathrooms definitely need maintenance work, but are clean overall. A fitness center and sauna sound like nice perks, but both are extremely out of date. Past guests have complained about everything from noise to weak (but free) Wi-Fi.
The Copacabana Mar Hotel is a budget option two blocks from the party scene on Copacabana Beach. It's a good spot for those who care more about location and low rates than frills. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, tiny rooftop pool with mountain and city views, and a lobby bar and restaurant renovated in 2013. Some rooms are on the small side and bathrooms definitely need maintenance work, but are clean overall. A fitness center and sauna sound like nice perks, but both are extremely out of date. Past guests have complained about everything from noise to weak (but free) Wi-Fi.
Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel is a historic mansion turned luxurious boutique hotel located on a former coffee plantation in Santa Teresa. It features gorgeous tropical decor, which includes bright cabanas in the lounge, lots of lush greenery (by the pool, on the grounds), tiled mosaics, and island-themed bed runners in the rooms. The lower-level rooms aren't quite as upscale as the rest of the hotel, but they do have sleek bathrooms, wood floors, flat-screen TVs, and a light, airy feel. Suites are higher-end, with extras such as four-poster beds of tropical wood, standalone tubs, and shady terraces. The hotel also features a gorgeous spa, a rooftop pool with sweeping views of the city, and a restaurant serving delicious French-influenced Brazilian cuisine.
Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel is a historic mansion turned luxurious boutique hotel located on a former coffee plantation in Santa Teresa. It features gorgeous tropical decor, which includes bright cabanas in the lounge, lots of lush greenery (by the pool, on the grounds), tiled mosaics, and island-themed bed runners in the rooms. The lower-level rooms aren't quite as upscale as the rest of the hotel, but they do have sleek bathrooms, wood floors, flat-screen TVs, and a light, airy feel. Suites are higher-end, with extras such as four-poster beds of tropical wood, standalone tubs, and shady terraces. The hotel also features a gorgeous spa, a rooftop pool with sweeping views of the city, and a restaurant serving delicious French-influenced Brazilian cuisine.
The Sol Ipanema is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with 89 rooms, located along Ipanema Beach and within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Renovated in 2015, rooms are bright and simply decorated, though they lack balconies and can be noisy. Front-facing rooms have pleasant ocean views, and all include modern amenities such as air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The hotel has a tiny rooftop pool with a poolside bar and panoramic views of the ocean. The Italian restaurant is a highlight, and the free breakfast buffet which gets decent reviews. Other features include a small fitness center and beauty salon. For a hotel with ocean-view balconies, travelers may want to try the Praia Ipanema, which located along the same road.
The Sol Ipanema is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with 89 rooms, located along Ipanema Beach and within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Renovated in 2015, rooms are bright and simply decorated, though they lack balconies and can be noisy. Front-facing rooms have pleasant ocean views, and all include modern amenities such as air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The hotel has a tiny rooftop pool with a poolside bar and panoramic views of the ocean. The Italian restaurant is a highlight, and the free breakfast buffet which gets decent reviews. Other features include a small fitness center and beauty salon. For a hotel with ocean-view balconies, travelers may want to try the Praia Ipanema, which located along the same road.