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Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de JaneirovsRio Design Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond Copacabana Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Rio Design Hotel. Belmond Copacabana Palace comes in at 95 with approval from 15 publications such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Gayot
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Star Service
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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
Rio Design Hotel Frommer's
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Rua Francisco Sa 17, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080010
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The only thing that keeps this Rio design hotel from getting three stars is its location just off the busy Avenida N.S. de Copacabana." Full review
Concierge "One of the first hotels in Rio to squeeze into the "designer boutique" bracket—just—the 66-room Portinari is located down a side street in Copacabana."
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Travel + Leisure "Formerly Portinari Design Hotel Articles Under Rio's Spell." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Copacabana’s only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower."
Rough Guide "One of the few hotels in Rio that dares to be a bit different. Each floor has been conceived by a different Brazilian designer, with some much more successful than others."
Lonely Planet "This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts."
Lonely Planet "This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts." Full review
