Rio Design HotelvsHotel Santa Clara
Hotel Santa Clara and Rio Design Hotel are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Rio Design Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Santa Clara. Rio Design Hotel ranks #26 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 6 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Rio Design Hotel
Rua Francisco Sa 17, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080010
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The only thing that keeps this Rio design hotel from getting three stars is its location just off the busy Avenida N.S. de Copacabana." Full review
Concierge
"One of the first hotels in Rio to squeeze into the "designer boutique" bracket—just—the 66-room Portinari is located down a side street in Copacabana."
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Travel + Leisure
"Formerly Portinari Design Hotel Articles Under Rio's Spell." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower."
Rough Guide
"One of the few hotels in Rio that dares to be a bit different. Each floor has been conceived by a different Brazilian designer, with some much more successful than others."
Lonely Planet
"This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts."
Lonely Planet
"This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts." Full review
Hotel Santa Clara
Rua Decio Vilares, 316, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041040
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Time Out
"Bairro Peixoto, tucked away in the otherwise hectic Copacabana, is an unlikely corner of small-town serenity in one of the most densely-populated neighbourhoods on the continent." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Delightful pension- style hotel, excellent value, quiet and very homely, with friendly, helpful staff. The rooms are simple but have everything you need."
Lonely Planet
"Along one of Copacabana's most peaceful streets you'll find this attractive three-story hotel with a white stucco facade and blue shutters" Full review