Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de JaneirovsRestaurante Pergula
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond Copacabana Palace scores significantly better than Pergula. Belmond Copacabana Palace scores 93 with accolades from 13 publications like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Restaurante Pergula
Avenida Atlantica 1702; Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0/night
Concierge
"In short, you won't be wowed, but there simply isn't anything else as grand in the city."
Fodor's
"The Copacabana was the first luxury hotel in South America, and it's still one of the top hotels on the continent." Full review
Insight Guides
"An iconic oasis of calm with a superb Italian restaurant, excellent pool area and spa, and one some of Rio’s most fashionable nightclubs."
Frommer's
"Old World elegance in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the lively neighborhood of Copacabana." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rio's most famous hotel has hosted heads of state, rock stars and other prominent personalities (Queen Elizabeth once stayed here, as did the Rolling Stones)." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Landmark French Riviera-style palace with a modern, all-suite annex, on one of the world's most famous stretches of sand, the 2½-mile Copacabana Beach." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The luxury property, now part of the Belmond hotel group, is classic and classy." Full review