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Pestana Rio AtlanticavsMama Ruisa
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Pestana Rio Atlantica is preferred by most writers compared to Mama Ruisa. Pestana Rio Atlantica ranks #8 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 8 reviews including The Telegraph, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Avenida Atlantica 2964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Always one of the nicest hotels on the Avenida Atlântica, the Pestana looks brand-new thanks to a recent overhaul." Full review
Fodor's "This well-located hotel offers friendly service, a great breakfast and a good location opposite Copacabana Beach, but the real stars of the show are the rooftop pool and bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The views out over Copacabana from this hotel’s rooftop pool are some of the best in Rio. The rooms are welldecorated and all have balconies."
Star Service "Under the aegis of Pestana Hotels, which also has some fine properties in Portugal, this hotel deserves all of the fawning attention it gets from both individuals and groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Portuguese-owned beachfront hotel has a prime spot on the Copacabana strip and a deep commitment to customer service, making it a solid option for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Boasts a decent Portuguese restaurant and a trendy rooftop cocktail bar and pool." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Pestana Rio Atlantica is located on lively Copacabana Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "Beautifully located along Copacabana beach, the Pestana has excellent amenities, decent service and a wide range of rooms." Full review
Mama Ruisa Frommer's
Concierge DK Eyewitness
Time Out Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
