Sol Ipanema HotelvsWyndham Rio Barra
Sol Ipanema Hotel and Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra ranks marginally higher than Sol Ipanema Hotel. Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra comes in at 78 with endorsements from 7 sources including Insight Guides, Oyster and Concierge.
Sol Ipanema Hotel
Av. Vieira Souto 320, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"This beachside fourstar hotel is the Ipanema representative of the Best Western chain. Rooms are a little small with standard hotel furnish ings. The higher floors are quieter."
Time Out
"The rooms are clean, well equipped and unremarkable affairs, but if you have the beach view and the sun is out then the lack of luxury indoors is probably going to be the least of your considerations." Full review
Star Service
"Fronting a police post in the heart of Ipanema beach, one block from the famous Girl from Ipanema bar, near popular cafes and fashionable shops, this...hotel has an unbeatable location." Full review
National Geographic
"Opposite the Posto 9 lifeguard station; one block from Garota de Ipanema bar." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Sol Ipanema is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with 89 rooms, located along Ipanema Beach and within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"It boasts a top location, well-meaning staff and decent food, and yet possesses a total lack of character, real comfort or true value for money.
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Fodor's
"Another of Rio's tall, slender hotels, this one has a great location at the eastern end of Ipanema Beach between Rua Vinicius de Moraes and Farme de Amoedo." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Occupying prime real estate facing Ipanema beach, the tall, slender Sol Ipanema features rooms decorated in creams and earth tones with dark-wood furnishings and good lighting." 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