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Rio Design HotelvsCasa Cool Beans B&B
Both Casa Cool Beans B&B and Rio Design Hotel are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rio Design Hotel ranks marginally higher than Casa Cool Beans B&B. Rio Design Hotel scores 76 with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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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Do some research before requesting a room so you'll know what you're getting.
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
Casa Cool Beans B&B
Fodor's Frommer's
Oyster Frommer's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Rua Laurinda Santos Lobo, 136, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-270
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's "There's not a leaf out of place or a speck of dirt to be seen, and Lance, David, and Sergio, the manager, go out of their way to provide tips and touring advice." Full review
Frommer's "Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range inn is unique and welcoming, with a lovely pool... breakfast are free, and as guests must be 18 or older, the property tends to appeal to international couples." Full review
Frommer's "This part of Ipanema is also very gay-friendly. There are four studios and four 1-bedroom apartments, all tastefully decorated with colorful artwork by local artist Paul Freire and quality furniture." Full review
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Minimum two-night stay. No children under 18.
Frommer's "Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe...boasts beautiful gardens, colorful walls, hip artwork, and a lovely sun deck with a small swimming pool" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Your expectations will easily be exceeded at this discreet 10-room B&B where the American owner's mantra focuses around personlized service." Full review
