Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de JaneirovsOrla Copacabana Hotel
Both Belmond Copacabana Palace and Orla Copacabana Hotel are recommended by writers. On balance, Belmond Copacabana Palace scores significantly higher than Orla Copacabana Hotel. Belmond Copacabana Palace scores 95 with praise from 15 sources such as Lonely Planet, Hideaway Report and The Telegraph.
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
Orla Copacabana Hotel
Avenida Atlantica 4122, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002
From $48/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If you plan to spend most of your time on the beach or playing at night...this property on the edge of Copa...is attractive for its access to restaurants and shopping."
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Get a deluxe for the ocean view or risk a vista of a neighboring wall.
Lonely Planet
"The beach-facing location is the real draw. The standard rooms are too dark and cramped, so it's not worth staying here unless you book one of the deluxe rooms with those unobstructed ocean views." Full review
Star Service
"This midrange choice in the heart of Copacabana is a refreshing choice amidst a bevy of overpriced design hotels or poorly maintained cheaper hostelries." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Orla Copacabana Hotel offers a prime location at the south end of Copacabana, just across from the beach on Avenida Atlantica." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has some attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw" Full review