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Hotel ArpoadorvsVila Gale Rio de Janeiro
Both Hotel Arpoador and Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Arpoador is the choice of most reviewers compared to Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Arpoador has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Arpoador
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro The Telegraph Oyster Lonely Planet
Rua Riachuelo, 124 | Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-014, Brazil
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
The Telegraph8.0
"Vila Galé is a triumph of location and style." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 292-room Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro is an upscale option in the hip, bohemian Lapa district of Rio." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Breathing new life into ragged Lapa, Vila Galé – a high-end luxury chain from Portugal – invested some €35 million in this beautiful property." Full review
