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PortoBay Rio de Janeiro HotelvsGolden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Both PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel and Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza are recommended by writers. On balance, PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza. PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel comes in at #6 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 8 sources such as Frommer's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Star Service Rough Guide The Telegraph Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 34, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-020
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The fabulous location -- just 1 block from Ipanema beach, in the heart of the neighborhood's trendy gay section -- is why so many stay here." Full review
Fodor's "The location close to Ipanema Beach is the main reason to stay at this hotel, which provides guests with beach chairs and umbrella service free of charge."
DK Eyewitness "This hotel occupies a tall tower a block from the sea at Ipanema’s Arpoador end. The rooms on the “Ipanema floor” have clean modern lines and colors, along with Italian furniture."
Time Out "Part of the Golden Tulip international hotel chain, the Plaza is a popular choice with the gay community given its exquisite location at the end of Farme de Amoedo." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is located on a busy corner one block from Ipanema Beach, within walking distance of Copacabana." Full review
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Four floors are dedicated smoke-free, and adjoining rooms are available on request.
Rough Guide Star
"The luxurious Ipanema Plaza (part of the Dutch-owned Golden Tulip chain) is small enough to provide individual attention to guests."
The Telegraph7.0
"Over a hundred rooms, almost on the beach and with a sizable rooftop pool it has much to offer, yet in places it feels weary and in need of some love and attention." Full review
Fodor's "In the heart of Ipanema's shopping and dining district...this hotel has standard accommodations and in-room amenities but a great rooftop view—a postcard shot of Corcovado and the lagoon. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A top choice, the 18-story Plaza features nicely decorated rooms with tile floors, a muted color scheme and sizable windows to let in the tropical rays." Full review
