Fairmont Rio de Janeiro CopacabanavsLa Suite By Dussol
Both La Suite By Dussol and Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is the choice of most writers compared to La Suite By Dussol. Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Fodor's.
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Show All Reviews
Av. Atlantica, 4240, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Copa's premier hotel for tourists and business visitors alike."
Fodor's
"Vacationers enjoy the beachfront location and the picture-perfect views... while business executives appreciate the top-notch business facilities." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The fabulous views, excellent French restaurant Le Pré Catalan, and quality service make up for the unins pired decor of this hotel."
Time Out
"The Sofitel has the advantage of both the famous stretch of sand book-ended by Sugarloaf to the east as well as the rather cleaner (and busier) waters of Ipanema just a short walk away." Full review
Star Service
"Overlooking Copacabana Beach from the more placid Arpoador end, within walking distance of Ipanema, this property appeals to both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Frommer's
"There may be newer, more trendy hotels in town, but when it comes to top-notch service and luxury accommodations, the Sofitel gets it right every time." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of Rio's priciest hotels, the French-owned Sofitel does its best to impress." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A top pick for business travelers, the Sofitel sits right on the famed Copacabana Beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"To be converted to first Fairmont in South America between May 2017 and July 2018.
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Lonely Planet
"Fairmont's first hotel in South America promises to be a stunner when it opens in 2019. Anchoring the southern end of Copacabana, the 400-room hotel will have accommodations with all the..." Full review
La Suite By Dussol
rua Jackson de Figuereido, 501, Joa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $274/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"On a good day, the leafy suburb of Joá lies just 20 minutes by cab from Ipanema; given Rio's congested traffic, however, the trip can easily take more than an hour."
Fodor's
"If you're looking for an extra-special place to spend a romantic night in Rio, this luxurious cliffside hideaway is the one to book." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rio’s finest boutique hotel overlooks the exclusive Joatinga beach. Each of its seven rooms is painted a different color and has a lush marble bathroom to match."
Time Out
"A little out of the action, La Suite's elegant lodgings are nonetheless well worth the taxi rides in and out to the nightlife of Ipanema and Leblon." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located in exclusive hilltop neighbourhood Joatinga, cliff-side retreat La Suite by Dussol has all the design requisites of an intimate boutique hotel, and a world-class ocean view."
Travel + Leisure
"A seven-room guesthouse clinging to the side of a cliff in Joá, a beachfront suburb just 20 minutes from Ipanema." Full review
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And who needs Ipanema (a 15-minute drive away) when you have two swanky hotel pools to choose from—both with breathtaking ocean and mountain views—and Joatinga Beach, a secluded surfer's paradise, just down the road.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This seven-suite mansion set in Rio’s secluded Joatinga hills was the stylish pioneer that set the standard for boutique hotels in the city." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Seven rooms is about as intimate as it gets, and as rooms, they’re remarkable — well-designed, individual, luxe but not ostentatious, and best of all, all seven take advantage of the phenomenal view" Full review