Olinda Rio HotelvsMama Ruisa
Mama Ruisa and Olinda Rio Hotel are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Mama Ruisa scores slightly higher than Olinda Rio Hotel. Mama Ruisa comes in at #18 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Olinda Rio Hotel
Av. Atlantica, 2230, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041-001
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A lovely heritage building, the Olinda has finally gotten a much-needed makeover." Full review
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You should still avoid the standard rooms, which are smaller and face the back of the building.
Lonely Planet
"Set in a handsome, white building overlooking Copacabana beach, the Olinda Othon is indeed a classic." Full review
Time Out
"Located on the Copacabana beachfront, the Othon classic has something of a boutique feel not found in many of its local competitors." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Olinda Rio Hotel has two main draws -- its central Copacabana location right on the beachfront, and its charming Art Deco style, particularly in common areas." 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