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Castelinho38vsRio Design Hotel
Both Castelinho38 and Rio Design Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rio Design Hotel ranks marginally higher than Castelinho38. Rio Design Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Castelinho38
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
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 Telegraph7.0
"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
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
