Sofitel Rio De Janeiro IpanemavsHilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
Both Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema and Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro scores slightly better than Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema. Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro ranks #10 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Star Service, Oyster and Gayot.
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Av Vieira Souto, 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420
From $318/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Until the Fasano showed up, this was the only top-tier hotel in Ipanema actually fronting the beach, and it remains to be seen how long it can rest on its location laurels."
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Be sure to get a room that's been renovated.
DK Eyewitness
"Service is superb in Caesar Park, a business hotel over looking Ipanema Beach. Views are excellent, as with the majority of Rio’s towerblock hotels."
Time Out
"The lobby of Ipanema's Caesar Park begins to hint at the five-star prices in store with its restrained masculine tones and buffed floors." Full review
Star Service
"Professional and attentive doormen welcome guests to a narrow yet contemporary marble lobby appointed with fresh flowers, Oriental rugs, objets d'art and parlor-style marble tables and chairs. " Full review
Rough Guide
"One of Rio’s finest hotels, the Caesar Park features every modern luxury that its celebrity guests would expect."
Travel + Leisure
"On a prime spot on famed Ipanema Beach, the Caesar Park is a favorite with top executives and visiting dignitaries." Full review
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Don't miss the hotel's Galani restaurant for its award-winning Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, and local musicians on Saturdays.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The sandy-toned lobby feels like an extension of the beach opposite, a trick that has been maintained throughout its rooms and suites. " Full review
Fodor's
"This beachfront hotel has established itself among business travelers, celebrities, and heads of state...the suites are impressive, other rooms feel more functional than luxurious." Full review
Frommer's
"The Sofitel is an elegant and sophisticated hotel with probably the best location in Rio: it sits right on Copacabana Beach, across from the fort, and Ipanema Beach is just a 5-minute walk away" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Popular with business travelers, this well-located beachfront option has sizable rooms with a warm, inviting feel, artwork on the walls, and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
Abelardo Bueno Avenue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 00000, Brazil
From $61/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, quality linens, a sofa, and sitting area with a table. Every room also offers a balcony with patio furniture." Full review
Gayot
"This sleek Hilton welcomes guests with a business-friendly atmosphere and intimate rooftop pool."
Travel + Leisure
"This brand-new hotel is the first Hilton in Rio, built in the heart of the Olympic Zone, just a short walk from the Olympic Park and Athletes' Village." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An iconic hotel that epitomises the Miami-esque Barra neighbourhood’s recent boom." Full review
Star Service
"This high-rise benefits from a central location across the famed wave-pattern sidewalk of the Avenida Atlantica from the beach." Full review
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They also enjoy private reception and concierge service plus the assistance of a butler to handle special requests such as packing and unpacking.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hilton takeover in early 2017. Formerly the Windsor Atlantica and Le Meridien.
" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Four-pearl Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro is an ideal spot for business travelers or those who don't mind long commutes to Zona Sul's hotspots." Full review