Ipanema InnvsMama Ruisa
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Mama Ruisa scores marginally better than Ipanema Inn. Mama Ruisa has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 7 sources like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
Ipanema Inn
Rua Maria Quiteria, 27, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22410-040
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"If you want to stay in Ipanema and avoid the high prices of beachfront accommodations, this no-frills hotel with great service is a wise choice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ipanema Inn is a simple hotel whose rooms have off-white ceramic tile floors and simple wood furnishings; some are disappointingly small." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"There are good beach views from the upper floors of this tower, which is tucked behind the Caesar Park hotel in Ipanema."
Time Out
"On one of Ipanema's coolest streets and just a couple of blocks from the lively General Osório square, the Ipanema Inn is a decent little hotel in an excellent location." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This excellent-value and very popular hotel is just a block from the beach and in one of the most fashionable parts of Ipanema."
Oyster
Budget
"The 56-room Ipanema Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl property whose best feature is its location, just a two-minute walk from the beach and close to shops, dining, and nightlife." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A smart, stylish and contemporary hotel that has been in the same family for over 40 years, offering simple but comfortable rooms and impeccable service." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located just a short stroll from the beach, the Ipanema Inn is a simple hotel whose rooms have off-white ceramic tile floors and simple wood furnishings; some rooms are disappointingly small" Full review
Mama Ruisa
132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250
From $181/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"For a very different hotel experience, consider spending a few nights in the quaint hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa." Full review
Concierge
"A colonial-style house in the leafy hillside district of Santa Teresa provides the backdrop for Mama Ruisa, a design-minded B&B that offers personalized service."
DK Eyewitness
"A charming, understated boutique hotel in a converted 18th-century mansion house in Santa Teresa. Each room is named after a different French cultural icon."
Time Out
"Another beautifully-restored Santa Teresa mansion, this time courtesy of Frenchman Jean-Michel Ruis who keeps a hands-on approach to the running of the hotel and the comfort of his guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Far away from the crowds on Copacabana, Mama Ruisa is a small yet sophisticated boutique hotel tucked into the hills of Santa Teresa, Rio's burgeoning artists' district." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This tropical boutique hotel has a palm-lined pool and impressive views, but the colonial splendour of the huge rooms is the real draw." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"French-owned Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquely designed guest rooms" Full review