PortoBay Rio de Janeiro HotelvsWyndham Rio Barra
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel ranks slightly higher than Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra. PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel comes in at #6 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 8 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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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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 Telegraph
7.0
"Contemporary rooms, awe-inspiring ocean views and, so rare along this strip, a good-sized balcony await." Full review
Wyndham Rio Barra
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