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Praia Ipanema HotelvsRio Design Hotel
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Praia Ipanema Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Rio Design Hotel. Praia Ipanema Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Praia Ipanema Hotel
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Frommer's
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
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph7.0
"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
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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Do some research before requesting a room so you'll know what you're getting.
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
