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Golden Tulip Ipanema PlazavsArena Copacabana Hotel

Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza and Arena Copacabana Hotel are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza ranks significantly higher than Arena Copacabana Hotel. Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza scores 79 with accolades from 7 sources including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
8/10
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 34, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-020
From $195/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The fabulous location -- just 1 block from Ipanema beach, in the heart of the neighborhood's trendy gay section -- is why so many stay here." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The location close to Ipanema Beach is the main reason to stay at this hotel, which provides guests with beach chairs and umbrella service free of charge."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel occupies a tall tower a block from the sea at Ipanema’s Arpoador end. The rooms on the “Ipanema floor” have clean modern lines and colors, along with Italian furniture."
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the Golden Tulip international hotel chain, the Plaza is a popular choice with the gay community given its exquisite location at the end of Farme de Amoedo." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is located on a busy corner one block from Ipanema Beach, within walking distance of Copacabana." Full review
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Four floors are dedicated smoke-free, and adjoining rooms are available on request.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The luxurious Ipanema Plaza (part of the Dutch-owned Golden Tulip chain) is small enough to provide individual attention to guests."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Over a hundred rooms, almost on the beach and with a sizable rooftop pool it has much to offer, yet in places it feels weary and in need of some love and attention." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In the heart of Ipanema's shopping and dining district...this hotel has standard accommodations and in-room amenities but a great rooftop view—a postcard shot of Corcovado and the lagoon. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A top choice, the 18-story Plaza features nicely decorated rooms with tile floors, a muted color scheme and sizable windows to let in the tropical rays." Full review
Arena Copacabana Hotel
7/10
Av. Atlantica 2064, Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22040-010
From $56/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"You may want to book early for the Arena; this popular hotel is fantastically located in the middle of Copacabana Beach and offers modern, contemporary accommodations at affordable rates." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Arena Copacabana Hotel boasts a superb location on Copacabana beach." Full review

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