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Che Lagarto Hostel IpanemavsPortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel ranks significantly higher than Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema. Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel comes in at #7 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 reviews such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Paul Redfern N0 48, Ipanema, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22411-001
From $8/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Kitchenette
DK Eyewitness "This Argentinian... is a popular party venue. Unlike most hostels, Che Lagarto does not offer a shuttle service."
Rough Guide "The best of Rio’s Che Lagarto hostels is in a good location just a couple of blocks from the beach and a short walk to the bars and nightlife of both Ipanema and Leblon."
OysterBudget
"Serves a free breakfast and has a pleasant outdoor terrace and communal kitchen. Many of the rooms are dorm-style... it typically draws a youthful, party-driven crowd." Full review
Lonely Planet "Convenient to the ferry dock and local nightlife, yet with a middle-of-the-jungle feel thanks to its forest-shrouded wooden sundeck, this chain hostel is geared to those looking for a youthful party vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Che Lagarto's Ipanema location is a popular spot for those young travelers who want to be close to the beach. It's a five-story hostel, with basic rooms " Full review
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's Oyster
Star Service Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
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
OysterUpscale
"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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Special meals can be arranged by request.
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 Telegraph7.0
"Contemporary rooms, awe-inspiring ocean views and, so rare along this strip, a good-sized balcony await." Full review
