Praia Ipanema HotelvsOlinda Rio Hotel
Both Praia Ipanema Hotel and Olinda Rio Hotel are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Praia Ipanema Hotel scores significantly higher than Olinda Rio Hotel. Praia Ipanema Hotel comes in at 81 with approval from 8 reviewers like Oyster, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Praia Ipanema Hotel
Av. Vieira Souto, 706, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-000
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"This hotel between Ipanema and Leblon may not be deluxe, but it's across from the beach, and you can see the sea from all the rooms." Full review
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Request a room on a higher floor to enjoy the view and avoid the traffic noise.
Insight Guides
"Ipanema beach-front hotel on the border of Ipanema and Leblon with a nice rooftop pool deck. Well-located and well-priced for such a desirable location."
Lonely Planet
"With a view of Ipanema beach, this popular 16-story hotel offers trim, comfortable rooms, each with a balcony." Full review
Star Service
"A beachfront property in fashionable Ipanema, right next to equally fashionable Leblon, this property is the second choice in Ipanema after the Caesar Park." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A solid upper-middle-range option with an excellent location in a quieter neighborhood... the free breakfast buffet is a good value." Full review
Gayot
"This bright and airy hotel welcomes guests in a prime beachfront setting."
The Telegraph
7.0
"The recent renovation of the Praia Ipanema hotel has made it one of the more enticing options along the neighbourhood’s millionaire’s row, the beachfront Avenida Vieira Souto." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel has a superb location at the end of popular Ipanema beach...guests can also relax by the rooftop swimming pool with an excellent view, hammam, and lounge." Full review
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