Rio Design HotelvsThe Maze Inn
Both The Maze Inn and Rio Design Hotel are recommended by writers. Overall, Rio Design Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Maze Inn. Rio Design Hotel is ranked #32 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 6 reviewers like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
Rio Design Hotel
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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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
The Maze Inn
Rua Tavares Bastos 414 _ 66, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Time Out
"Englishman Bob Nadkarni's inn has developed mythical status as much for its amiable raconteur owner as the monthly word-of-mouth jazz nights." Full review
Rough Guide
"The most interesting place to stay in Rio, designed and run by the BBC’s former Rio correspondent, and famous for its jazz nights."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Without a doubt the most original place to stay in Rio, the Maze is a home, a music venue, an art gallery and an institution tucked away at the top of a favela." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A fantastic place to overnight for those looking for an alternative view of Rio. The rooms are uniquely decorated... while the veranda offers stunning views of the bay and Pão de Açúcar." Full review