Sofitel Rio De Janeiro IpanemavsMama Ruisa
Both Mama Ruisa and Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema are praised by travel writers. Overall, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mama Ruisa. Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema scores 79 with endorsements from 9 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Av Vieira Souto, 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420
From $318/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Until the Fasano showed up, this was the only top-tier hotel in Ipanema actually fronting the beach, and it remains to be seen how long it can rest on its location laurels."
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Be sure to get a room that's been renovated.
DK Eyewitness
"Service is superb in Caesar Park, a business hotel over looking Ipanema Beach. Views are excellent, as with the majority of Rio’s towerblock hotels."
Time Out
"The lobby of Ipanema's Caesar Park begins to hint at the five-star prices in store with its restrained masculine tones and buffed floors." Full review
Star Service
"Professional and attentive doormen welcome guests to a narrow yet contemporary marble lobby appointed with fresh flowers, Oriental rugs, objets d'art and parlor-style marble tables and chairs. " Full review
Rough Guide
"One of Rio’s finest hotels, the Caesar Park features every modern luxury that its celebrity guests would expect."
Travel + Leisure
"On a prime spot on famed Ipanema Beach, the Caesar Park is a favorite with top executives and visiting dignitaries." Full review
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Don't miss the hotel's Galani restaurant for its award-winning Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, and local musicians on Saturdays.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The sandy-toned lobby feels like an extension of the beach opposite, a trick that has been maintained throughout its rooms and suites. " Full review
Fodor's
"This beachfront hotel has established itself among business travelers, celebrities, and heads of state...the suites are impressive, other rooms feel more functional than luxurious." Full review
Frommer's
"The Sofitel is an elegant and sophisticated hotel with probably the best location in Rio: it sits right on Copacabana Beach, across from the fort, and Ipanema Beach is just a 5-minute walk away" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Popular with business travelers, this well-located beachfront option has sizable rooms with a warm, inviting feel, artwork on the walls, and flat-screen TVs." 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