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Hilton Rio de Janeiro CopacabanavsHotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro comes in at #3 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 18 publications including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Time Out
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Gayot
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Avenida Atlantica 1020, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-000
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
"Occupies the site of the once-legendary Le Méridien hotel... a new terrace complete with open-air swimming pool and bar gave it the immediate edge over its predecessor." Full review
"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.
"The 545-room hotel features two swimming pools—three, counting the kiddie pool—a lavish breakfast buffet, and a hefty, global-inspired spa program (don't miss the Treasures of Madagascar facial). " Full review
7.0
"Copacabana’s second-highest profile hotel has cemented its place among the best resort-style locations in the city." Full review
"With its views of the beach and wealth of amenities, this large-scale hotel offers a reliable luxury experience."
"A favorite for athletes and politicians, the Hilton provides an upmarket stay in a good location just steps from the beach. Rooms are comfy, though the design is somewhat dated. Be sure..." Full review
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Be sure to score a room with an ocean view.
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Rough Guide
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
Avenida Vieira Souto, 80, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420
From $339/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"If design is not your thing, you can get much more room for the money staying somewhere else." Full review
"When the Hotel Fasano opened in 2007, it radically changed Rio's hotel scene, turning some of Brazil's costliest square footage on Ipanema's prized beachfront into a temple to high design."
"The Italian-owned Fasano Group is renowned for its stylish, elegant hotels and restaurants, and Fasano Rio has the added glamour of having been crafted by the French designer Philippe Starck." Full review
"Rio’s most fashionable (and expensive) boutique hotel since opening in 2007."
"The 91 rooms are spare and breezy with white walls, leather-upholstered Mies daybeds, Amazonian wood side tables, and at least two burnished Sergio Rodriguez chairs." Full review
"Before this discreet, sophisticated five-star hotel opened in 2007, Ipanema and Leblon had no truly world-class luxury hotels."
"Still the hottest kid on the Ipanema block, the Fasano raised the bar for Rio's luxury hotels when it opened in 2007, forcing even the Copacabana Palace to sit up and take notice." Full review
"As the premier boutique design hotel in the city, the Fasano is the hot place to rub shoulders with the hip people in Rio." Full review
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Smoke-free floors and handicapped rooms are available for those who request them.
"Ultra stylish – with prices to match – this Philippe Starck-designed hotel is the place to stay for visiting rock stars, supermodels and the like."
Recommended
"Designed by Philippe Starck, the luxury boutique hotel has leather-and-wood-dominated interiors, imaginative lighting and whimsical Starckian ear-shaped mirrors in guestrooms." Full review