JW Marriott Hotel Rio de JaneirovsSol Ipanema Hotel
Both JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro and Sol Ipanema Hotel are highly recommended by experts. On balance, JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the choice of most writers compared to Sol Ipanema Hotel. JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro comes in at #11 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 8 publications including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Atlantica 2600, Praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041001
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"You could be walking into a Marriott anywhere in the world, which is a comfort for some and a curse for others." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"249-room pink-marble hotel with a rooftop pool across from Copacabana Beach. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This plush business hotel opened at the turn of the millennium and promised to be one of Rio’s finest."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of this landmark strand, a few blocks south of the Copacabana Palace, this shiny chain operation caters to upscale tour groups and discriminating business travelers." Full review
Frommer's
"Right in the middle of Copacabana, the JW Marriott offers superb panoramic views, especially from the rooftop swimming pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"Relaxed luxury with spectacular oceanfront views and a crowning open-air terrace." Full review
Gayot
"Elegant style meets classic Marriott service at this luxury hotel just steps from Copacabana beach."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A trusty dependable from the American hotel giant, with perks for loyal customers and a warm welcome for all." Full review
Sol Ipanema Hotel
Av. Vieira Souto 320, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"This beachside fourstar hotel is the Ipanema representative of the Best Western chain. Rooms are a little small with standard hotel furnish ings. The higher floors are quieter."
Time Out
"The rooms are clean, well equipped and unremarkable affairs, but if you have the beach view and the sun is out then the lack of luxury indoors is probably going to be the least of your considerations." Full review
Star Service
"Fronting a police post in the heart of Ipanema beach, one block from the famous Girl from Ipanema bar, near popular cafes and fashionable shops, this...hotel has an unbeatable location." Full review
National Geographic
"Opposite the Posto 9 lifeguard station; one block from Garota de Ipanema bar." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Sol Ipanema is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with 89 rooms, located along Ipanema Beach and within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"It boasts a top location, well-meaning staff and decent food, and yet possesses a total lack of character, real comfort or true value for money.
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Fodor's
"Another of Rio's tall, slender hotels, this one has a great location at the eastern end of Ipanema Beach between Rua Vinicius de Moraes and Farme de Amoedo." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Occupying prime real estate facing Ipanema beach, the tall, slender Sol Ipanema features rooms decorated in creams and earth tones with dark-wood furnishings and good lighting." Full review