Sofitel Rio De Janeiro IpanemavsSheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema and Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort ranks marginally better than Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort comes in at #12 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Av Vieira Souto, 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420
From $318/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Until the Fasano showed up, this was the only top-tier hotel in Ipanema actually fronting the beach, and it remains to be seen how long it can rest on its location laurels."
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Be sure to get a room that's been renovated.
DK Eyewitness
"Service is superb in Caesar Park, a business hotel over looking Ipanema Beach. Views are excellent, as with the majority of Rio’s towerblock hotels."
Time Out
"The lobby of Ipanema's Caesar Park begins to hint at the five-star prices in store with its restrained masculine tones and buffed floors." Full review
Star Service
"Professional and attentive doormen welcome guests to a narrow yet contemporary marble lobby appointed with fresh flowers, Oriental rugs, objets d'art and parlor-style marble tables and chairs. " Full review
Rough Guide
"One of Rio’s finest hotels, the Caesar Park features every modern luxury that its celebrity guests would expect."
Travel + Leisure
"On a prime spot on famed Ipanema Beach, the Caesar Park is a favorite with top executives and visiting dignitaries." Full review
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Don't miss the hotel's Galani restaurant for its award-winning Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, and local musicians on Saturdays.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The sandy-toned lobby feels like an extension of the beach opposite, a trick that has been maintained throughout its rooms and suites. " Full review
Fodor's
"This beachfront hotel has established itself among business travelers, celebrities, and heads of state...the suites are impressive, other rooms feel more functional than luxurious." Full review
Frommer's
"The Sofitel is an elegant and sophisticated hotel with probably the best location in Rio: it sits right on Copacabana Beach, across from the fort, and Ipanema Beach is just a 5-minute walk away" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Popular with business travelers, this well-located beachfront option has sizable rooms with a warm, inviting feel, artwork on the walls, and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22450220
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Sheraton is the only large luxury hotel with a fabulous leisure area that is still relatively close to the Zona Sul." Full review
Fodor's
"Between the upmarket neighborhoods of São Conrado and Leblon, this is the only hotel in Rio with a "private" beach." Full review
Gayot
"This destination resort boasts landscaped grounds and plenty for couples, families and business travelers."
Travel + Leisure
"Between the kids club that boasts everything from movies to interactive tournaments, and Sheraton's first Shine Spa in Latin America, it's more than a safe bet for whole-family fun." Full review
Star Service
"This is one of only two hotels in this city that does not have a multilane boulevard separating it from the beach." Full review
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Choose rooms in the -23 to -26 series for the best ocean views and the peaceful sounds of waves crashing.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sheraton juts out majestically into the ocean at the end of Leblon beach. As the houses of Vidigal favela have crept down the hill behind, the setting has become even more dramatic." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale resort catering to families, couples, and business travelers, located directly on the beach in Rio de Janerio." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Sheraton is a true resort hotel, with large, peaceful grounds." Full review