The four-pearl Pestana Rio Atlantica is located on lively Copacabana Beach. The 217 rooms are clean and verge on chic with modern features like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Some rooms overlook the beach, but they look a bit tired. The hotel’s amenities include a pretty rooftop pool, beach facility, buffet restaurant, free breakfast, spa, and plenty of meeting facilities. Service is overall good, but with a generally booked hotel, it can feel overcrowded at breakfast, in the pool area, or in front of the elevators. As an alternative, it may be worth pricing the beachfront Golden Tulip Regente which underwent renovations in 2015.
The four-pearl Pestana Rio Atlantica is located on lively Copacabana Beach. The 217 rooms are clean and verge on chic with modern features like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Some rooms overlook the beach, but they look a bit tired. The hotel’s amenities include a pretty rooftop pool, beach facility, buffet restaurant, free breakfast, spa, and plenty of meeting facilities. Service is overall good, but with a generally booked hotel, it can feel overcrowded at breakfast, in the pool area, or in front of the elevators. As an alternative, it may be worth pricing the beachfront Golden Tulip Regente which underwent renovations in 2015.
Miramar Hotel by Windsor is an upscale option in Copcabana's charming and vibrant Posto 6 area, a short walk from Ipanema. The hotel's top feature is its rooftop infinity pool with poolside bar and sweeping views of the ocean and mountains, though the famous beach across the street probably also merits a mention. There's a restaurant on site that serves an excellent free breakfast buffet, and the hotel's 200 sophisticated rooms have high-end touches like Nespresso machines and premium bath products -- some rooms come with ocean views. The hotel has more style than the nearby Orla Copacabana, though rates there can be significantly lower.
Miramar Hotel by Windsor is an upscale option in Copcabana's charming and vibrant Posto 6 area, a short walk from Ipanema. The hotel's top feature is its rooftop infinity pool with poolside bar and sweeping views of the ocean and mountains, though the famous beach across the street probably also merits a mention. There's a restaurant on site that serves an excellent free breakfast buffet, and the hotel's 200 sophisticated rooms have high-end touches like Nespresso machines and premium bath products -- some rooms come with ocean views. The hotel has more style than the nearby Orla Copacabana, though rates there can be significantly lower.
The Apa hotel is centrally located just two blocks from Copacabana beach and even closer to the Cardeal Arcoverde metro station. This value hotel offers 52 basic, but clean rooms, some of which have recently undergone renovation (the rest should be renovated before the 2016 Rio Janeiro Olympics). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and hot buffet breakfast is included in the rate, and room service is available, though there isn't a swimming pool.
The Apa hotel is centrally located just two blocks from Copacabana beach and even closer to the Cardeal Arcoverde metro station. This value hotel offers 52 basic, but clean rooms, some of which have recently undergone renovation (the rest should be renovated before the 2016 Rio Janeiro Olympics). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and hot buffet breakfast is included in the rate, and room service is available, though there isn't a swimming pool.
The 116-room Hotel Astoria Palace is a simple, mid-range property across the street from Copacabana Beach. It has little in the way of aesthetic character, though does offer great views from the rooftop pool area. The property also offers a fitness center and sauna, which are small but adequate. Guest rooms have dated bedspreads and wood paneling, and come with minibars and flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving three meals daily, including a basic, free breakfast. Wi-Fi is free, though the connection is not consistent.
The 116-room Hotel Astoria Palace is a simple, mid-range property across the street from Copacabana Beach. It has little in the way of aesthetic character, though does offer great views from the rooftop pool area. The property also offers a fitness center and sauna, which are small but adequate. Guest rooms have dated bedspreads and wood paneling, and come with minibars and flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving three meals daily, including a basic, free breakfast. Wi-Fi is free, though the connection is not consistent.
The Arena Copacabana Hotel boasts a superb location on Copacabana beach. After a 2009 renovation, the public areas are elegant, and feature interesting contemporary details and artwork. The clean and comfortable rooms have basic (bordering on bland) decor and are available in three categories, and the hotel also offers oceanfront suites. The rooftop swimming pool features one of the best views in Rio: both of Copacabana and of the Christ the Redeemer. The rates are quite affordable to Copacabana standards.
The Arena Copacabana Hotel boasts a superb location on Copacabana beach. After a 2009 renovation, the public areas are elegant, and feature interesting contemporary details and artwork. The clean and comfortable rooms have basic (bordering on bland) decor and are available in three categories, and the hotel also offers oceanfront suites. The rooftop swimming pool features one of the best views in Rio: both of Copacabana and of the Christ the Redeemer. The rates are quite affordable to Copacabana standards.
The Windsor Barra is a stylish three-and-a-half pearl hotel right on the beach in Barra da Tijuca, just over half-an-hour from Copacabana and Ipanema. The rooms are well equipped and spacious, but decor is plain and looks outdated (despite a 2008 refurbishment). Most ocean-facing rooms offer phenomenal views, but the highlight of the hotel is its rooftop, that features a medium-size swimming pool, indoor/outdoor bar, a sauna, and a small fitness center.
The Windsor Barra is a stylish three-and-a-half pearl hotel right on the beach in Barra da Tijuca, just over half-an-hour from Copacabana and Ipanema. The rooms are well equipped and spacious, but decor is plain and looks outdated (despite a 2008 refurbishment). Most ocean-facing rooms offer phenomenal views, but the highlight of the hotel is its rooftop, that features a medium-size swimming pool, indoor/outdoor bar, a sauna, and a small fitness center.
The Praia Ipanema Hotel is a solid upper-middle-range option with an excellent location in a quieter neighborhood across the street from the artist enclave of Posto 10 at Ipanema Beach. Prices are on the high side for some of the maintenance issues and few frills, but the free breakfast buffet is a good value. Rooms include small balconies (a real rarity in Rio de Janeiro) and great views, which can also be enjoyed from the tiny rooftop pool or upscale 7zero6 restaurant. Still, guests share these amenities with crowds of locals who purchase day passes or rent out the restaurant for private events.
The Praia Ipanema Hotel is a solid upper-middle-range option with an excellent location in a quieter neighborhood across the street from the artist enclave of Posto 10 at Ipanema Beach. Prices are on the high side for some of the maintenance issues and few frills, but the free breakfast buffet is a good value. Rooms include small balconies (a real rarity in Rio de Janeiro) and great views, which can also be enjoyed from the tiny rooftop pool or upscale 7zero6 restaurant. Still, guests share these amenities with crowds of locals who purchase day passes or rent out the restaurant for private events.
Golden Tulip Rio Copacabana -- an upper-mid-range hotel -- offers a picture-perfect beachfront location at Posto 5 area in Copacabana. Following a three-year renovation, the hotel now offers a fresh and contemporary look in the public areas, and a modern look in the rooms. Oceanfront rooms come with spectacular sea views and the Club Lounge offers a stylish living room type facility serving continental gourmet breakfast and free drinks in the late afternoons to those who book a Club Level room. The stylish rooftop pool has phenomenal views over Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain. Freebies include Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet with hot and cold items. Overall, this is an excellent spot for families and couples looking for a beach vacation, although room decor is bland.
Golden Tulip Rio Copacabana -- an upper-mid-range hotel -- offers a picture-perfect beachfront location at Posto 5 area in Copacabana. Following a three-year renovation, the hotel now offers a fresh and contemporary look in the public areas, and a modern look in the rooms. Oceanfront rooms come with spectacular sea views and the Club Lounge offers a stylish living room type facility serving continental gourmet breakfast and free drinks in the late afternoons to those who book a Club Level room. The stylish rooftop pool has phenomenal views over Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain. Freebies include Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet with hot and cold items. Overall, this is an excellent spot for families and couples looking for a beach vacation, although room decor is bland.
The Windsor Guanabara hotel offers a mid-range alternative for business travelers who want an in-depth experience into the art and cultural scene of Rio de Janeiro while using the hotel's many business facilities. The hotel is located along the Avenida Presidente Vargas, the main avenue in the Centro business district, with Uruguaiana metro station 400 meters away. The area offers plenty to see: the Candelaria Church, several museums, and some excellent restaurants. Rooms are comfortable with neutral decor (but awful bedspreads) and they come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and safe. A small rooftop swimming pool with ocean views, fitness center, and sauna are nice perks for this price point. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast buffet help keep costs low.
The Windsor Guanabara hotel offers a mid-range alternative for business travelers who want an in-depth experience into the art and cultural scene of Rio de Janeiro while using the hotel's many business facilities. The hotel is located along the Avenida Presidente Vargas, the main avenue in the Centro business district, with Uruguaiana metro station 400 meters away. The area offers plenty to see: the Candelaria Church, several museums, and some excellent restaurants. Rooms are comfortable with neutral decor (but awful bedspreads) and they come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and safe. A small rooftop swimming pool with ocean views, fitness center, and sauna are nice perks for this price point. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast buffet help keep costs low.
The three-pearl Casa Beleza offers a tropical hideaway from the sometimes overwhelming and crowded beach scene of Copacabana and Ipanema. It's located in the bohemian Art District of Santa Teresa, often called the Montmarte of Rio. The mansion was built in the 1930s and was once a former residence of the governor of Rio de Janeiro. Today, the guesthouse offers four well-decorated guest rooms. The owners live at the main building and they are helpful and knowledgeable about the local tourist, music, and art scene. The house is surrounded by a lush tropical garden with occasional parrots, toucans, and monkeys passing by the outdoor swimming pool. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi helps to keep costs low.
The three-pearl Casa Beleza offers a tropical hideaway from the sometimes overwhelming and crowded beach scene of Copacabana and Ipanema. It's located in the bohemian Art District of Santa Teresa, often called the Montmarte of Rio. The mansion was built in the 1930s and was once a former residence of the governor of Rio de Janeiro. Today, the guesthouse offers four well-decorated guest rooms. The owners live at the main building and they are helpful and knowledgeable about the local tourist, music, and art scene. The house is surrounded by a lush tropical garden with occasional parrots, toucans, and monkeys passing by the outdoor swimming pool. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi helps to keep costs low.