JW Marriott Hotel Rio de JaneirovsCopacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Belmond Copacabana Palace is preferred by most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro. Belmond Copacabana Palace is ranked #2 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 15 sources such as Gayot, Oyster and Time Out.
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Atlantica 2600, Praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041001
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"You could be walking into a Marriott anywhere in the world, which is a comfort for some and a curse for others." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"249-room pink-marble hotel with a rooftop pool across from Copacabana Beach. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This plush business hotel opened at the turn of the millennium and promised to be one of Rio’s finest."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of this landmark strand, a few blocks south of the Copacabana Palace, this shiny chain operation caters to upscale tour groups and discriminating business travelers." Full review
Frommer's
"Right in the middle of Copacabana, the JW Marriott offers superb panoramic views, especially from the rooftop swimming pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"Relaxed luxury with spectacular oceanfront views and a crowning open-air terrace." Full review
Gayot
"Elegant style meets classic Marriott service at this luxury hotel just steps from Copacabana beach."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A trusty dependable from the American hotel giant, with perks for loyal customers and a warm welcome for all." Full review
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro Show All Reviews
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021
From $301/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The spot where beachfront luxury in Rio began way back in the Jazz age, the 86-year-old Palace is still the place to splurge." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s most plush hotel features ocean view suites that have housed princes, presidents, and visiting film stars."
Time Out
"Surely the most famous hotel in South America, the Palace elegantly lords over Copacabana beach, an oasis of class in a neighbourhood not always renowned for such dignity." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Anyone who’s anyone has stayed in this gloriously maintained Art Deco landmark, which, despite Copacabana’s general decline, remains a great experience."
Fodor's
"The hotel's neoclassical facade is beautifully maintained and remains a glimmering white. Inside you can find one of the city's largest and most attractive swimming pools." Full review
Jetsetter
"Despite the history and enduring hype, the hotel cultivates an almost unexpected feeling of discretion and calm." Full review
Gayot
"This landmark hotel is an enduring hot spot for international jet-setters."
Travel + Leisure
"The landmark French Riviera-style palace dates back to 1923, with a modern, all-suite annex that overlooks one of the world's most famous stretches of sand." Full review
Star Service
"This property is the most famous hotel in Rio de Janeiro, and for traditionalists, it is the best." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This Belle Époque stalwart opened as South America’s first European-style resort in 1923, modeled on the beachfront hotels of the French Riviera." Full review