Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & ResortvsGrand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Both Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort and Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort scores significantly better than Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort comes in at #12 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22450220
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Sheraton is the only large luxury hotel with a fabulous leisure area that is still relatively close to the Zona Sul." Full review
Fodor's
"Between the upmarket neighborhoods of São Conrado and Leblon, this is the only hotel in Rio with a "private" beach." Full review
Gayot
"This destination resort boasts landscaped grounds and plenty for couples, families and business travelers."
Travel + Leisure
"Between the kids club that boasts everything from movies to interactive tournaments, and Sheraton's first Shine Spa in Latin America, it's more than a safe bet for whole-family fun." Full review
Star Service
"This is one of only two hotels in this city that does not have a multilane boulevard separating it from the beach." Full review
i
Choose rooms in the -23 to -26 series for the best ocean views and the peaceful sounds of waves crashing.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sheraton juts out majestically into the ocean at the end of Leblon beach. As the houses of Vidigal favela have crept down the hill behind, the setting has become even more dramatic." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale resort catering to families, couples, and business travelers, located directly on the beach in Rio de Janerio." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Sheraton is a true resort hotel, with large, peaceful grounds." Full review
Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Av. Atlantica, 3716, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-001
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"With an excellent location toward the Ipanema end of the beach, this is the best of Golden Tulip's hotels here and is the only one geared toward the highest end of the tourist crowd." Full review
i
Less than a dozen rooms here connect so be sure to request one early.
Lonely Planet
"Not to be confused with the slightly fancier Mercure Arpoador, this hotel offers trim and tidy suites, with pressed-wood floors, big windows and light, muted colors."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This Grand Mercure – modern, stylish but somewhat isolated from the rest of Rio...it's ideally located for the regular international music festivals and sports events in the city." Full review
Fodor's
"The excellent location in front of Copacabana Beach is this hotel's main draw; the rooms are clean and reasonably tasteful, and some have been recently refurbished" Full review