Praia Ipanema HotelvsRio Othon Palace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Praia Ipanema Hotel ranks significantly higher than Rio Othon Palace Hotel. Praia Ipanema Hotel is ranked #9 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 8 sources like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
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
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Avenida Atlantica 3264, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The flagship of the Brazilian Othon chain, this 30-story hotel is not new, and its ambience is functional rather than luxurious."
Time Out
"Unspoilt views along Copacabana and very close to Ipanema, The Othon Palace is well located to get the best of both neighbourhoods and their beaches." Full review
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ake your drink to the poolside and make the most of the view over to Sugarloaf Mountain, or head inside to the Lobby Bar where live music can be found from the afternoon.
Star Service
"Toward the Ipanema end of the Copacabana strip, this property is Othon's proud flagship." Full review
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Avoid the unrenovated units on lower floors as they suffer from traffic noise and rickety furnishings.
Rough Guide
"With almost 600 guest rooms, this is a favourite of tour groups."
Afar Magazine
"The ocean view rooms at the Rio Othon Palace offer some of the best views in the city." Full review
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Make sure to ask for a room on a high floor.