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Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador HotelvsSofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is the choice of most reviewers compared to Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador Hotel. Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema comes in at 79 with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as Star Service, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Concierge DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
