Castelinho38vsPortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Castelinho38 and PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Castelinho38. PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel is ranked #6 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 8 publications such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Castelinho38
Rua Triunfo, 38 Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"A pretty two-story neoclassical mansion in the heart of Santa Teresa, the Castelinho offers airy ceilings, and a pretty garden and terrace overlooking the center of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Offers spacious rooms with high ceilings... It's set in a mid-19th-century mansion and has an outdoor terrace with a garden and lounge space." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"On Santa Teresa’s most popular street, the ‘Little Castle’ is a guesthouse with an artistic bent that matches the bohemian neighbourhood nicely." Full review
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Avenida Atlantica 1500, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Behind the '80s-style black glass facade hides a remarkably pleasant hotel with friendly and attentive staff that welcome guests with a glass of champagne." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel attracts a well-to-do clientele of business travelers and vacationers; all guests are welcomed with a glass of champagne." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is located across the street from the popular Copacabana beach." Full review
Star Service
"One block north of the Copacabana Palace, this modern-looking hotel in Copacabana is a streamlined glass tower striated with red supports." Full review
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Rough Guide
"A cut above Copacabana’s other seafront hotels, partly thanks to the attentive staff, but mainly down to the well thought-out design of the place."
Travel + Leisure
"One of Copacabana's top beachfront hotels, Porto Bay has 117 stylish rooms—many with private verandas, all reasonably-priced and luxurious." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Contemporary rooms, awe-inspiring ocean views and, so rare along this strip, a good-sized balcony await." Full review