Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & ResortvsHotel Arpoador
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort and Hotel Arpoador are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort ranks slightly higher than Hotel Arpoador. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is ranked #12 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 7 sources like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
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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
Hotel Arpoador
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080040
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The only budget-priced oceanfront hotel in Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn enjoys a privileged location on a quiet stretch of beach popular with the surf crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With six floors, this 1970s-era budget hotel has just palm trees and a cobbled, local-traffic road between it and Arpoador Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Charmingly located right on the sand, this little tower block offers functional and basic rooms and facilities."
Time Out
"Billing itself as the only hotel from Leme to Leblon located right on the beach... here you step more or less right out of the lobby onto the golden sands of Arpoador." Full review
Fodor's
"At sunset the view from the landmark rock that juts out into the ocean at the end of the beach is one of Rio's most beautiful." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Outstanding location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach...surrounded by shopping and dining, and within a short walk of Copacabana Beach and the area's nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema and Copacabana that doesn't have a busy street between it and the beach." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hotel Arpoador long laid claim to being Rio’s only hotel right on the Ipanema beachfront...unparalleled service, good looks and a superb restaurant have elevated it to something equal to its setting." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema...expect handsomely designed rooms and gorgeous views in this great location" Full review