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Wyndham Rio BarravsHotel Arpoador
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra ranks marginally better than Hotel Arpoador. Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra comes in at #19 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 reviews including Fodor's, Time Out and Concierge.
Wyndham Rio Barra
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Fodor's
Avenida Lucio Costa 3150, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22630-010
From $289/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Located on Barra's premier stretch of waterfront, the Sheraton offers the most modern and luxurious accommodations in Rio." Full review
Concierge "The rates are super-low for the quality, especially for travelers with Starwood points to spend."
Insight Guides "A top resort hotel that offers excellent accommodations and facilities."
DK Eyewitness "The rooms are spacious and have balconies with sea views."
Time Out "The first luxury hotel in Barra da Tijuca when it opened in 2003, the design affords every one of the 292 rooms at least a partial view of the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
Fodor's "The decor is contemporary, with white walls, brushed nickel and mahogany accents, skillful lighting, wide-screen TVs, and clean lines." Full review
Hotel Arpoador Frommer's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Time Out Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080040
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The only budget-priced oceanfront hotel in Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn enjoys a privileged location on a quiet stretch of beach popular with the surf crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With six floors, this 1970s-era budget hotel has just palm trees and a cobbled, local-traffic road between it and Arpoador Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Charmingly located right on the sand, this little tower block offers functional and basic rooms and facilities."
Time Out "Billing itself as the only hotel from Leme to Leblon located right on the beach... here you step more or less right out of the lobby onto the golden sands of Arpoador." Full review
Fodor's "At sunset the view from the landmark rock that juts out into the ocean at the end of the beach is one of Rio's most beautiful." Full review
OysterBudget
"Outstanding location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach...surrounded by shopping and dining, and within a short walk of Copacabana Beach and the area's nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet "Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema and Copacabana that doesn't have a busy street between it and the beach." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Arpoador long laid claim to being Rio’s only hotel right on the Ipanema beachfront...unparalleled service, good looks and a superb restaurant have elevated it to something equal to its setting." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema...expect handsomely designed rooms and gorgeous views in this great location" Full review
