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Rio Othon Palace HotelvsRio Design Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Rio Design Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Rio Othon Palace Hotel. Rio Design Hotel comes in at #32 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Fodor's
Time Out
Star Service
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
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.
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
