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Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador HotelvsRio Design Hotel
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Rio Design Hotel ranks slightly higher than Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador Hotel. Rio Design Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Rua Fransisco Otaviano 61, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-040
From $195/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's "Here you'll find an excellent value for money, and a location that lets you choose between Ipanema and Copacabana." Full review
Fodor's "This apartment-hotel is just steps from Copacabana Beach and a few-minutes' walk from Ipanema." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The apartments in this tall tower overlook Ipanema beach. The facilities and service here are similar to a hotel."
Lonely Planet "This dapper all-suites hotel is nicely located in Arpoador, giving easy access to both Ipanema and Copacabana." Full review
Rio Design Hotel Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Rua Francisco Sa 17, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080010
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The only thing that keeps this Rio design hotel from getting three stars is its location just off the busy Avenida N.S. de Copacabana." Full review
Concierge "One of the first hotels in Rio to squeeze into the "designer boutique" bracket—just—the 66-room Portinari is located down a side street in Copacabana."
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Travel + Leisure "Formerly Portinari Design Hotel Articles Under Rio's Spell." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Copacabana’s only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower."
Rough Guide "One of the few hotels in Rio that dares to be a bit different. Each floor has been conceived by a different Brazilian designer, with some much more successful than others."
Lonely Planet "This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts."
Lonely Planet "This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts." Full review
