Rio de Janeiro - Hotels & Apartments

[Rio Bob]

Royal Rio Palace. Rooms are 10/10 super clean. As for a pool it's a noisy crowded place to snap photos, and I won't plan on using it. My standard is an open Olympic size pool (anyone can suggest a GF property with the best pool, please post).

The Rio Sheraton in leblon has a great pool and girl friendly.

[Questner]

Due to my trip to Rio next week, I am searching for hotels in Copa. During my past two trips a long time ago I stayed at the Hotel Copacabana Mar, Hotel Atlantis Copacabana and Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana. I have never faced any problems with the cleanliness or something else. But I have also never tried to get a girl in the room, because I was visiting Termas and used Hotel Vanity for per noites.

Based on my research, more or less all hotels have bad reputations concerning cleanliness etc. One good option seems to be Royal Rio Palace Hotel mentioned here in that forum for girl friendliness and good location.

My question would be, are the pool and rooms acceptable clean at Royal Rio Palace? Reports on hotel booking sites are not good. I have not huge expectations, but paying over 50 per night for a not acceptable pool and room for xx days could cause real tensions between me and the hotel manager.

I have also stayed in an apartment during my last visit in 2009, but that is no option for me. Also back then, no problems with the facility (only extensive noise from the bars and morning traffic).

As a guideline, I am booking no more than one week at one location / hotel. After that period I am changing the hotel to minimize the risk, if it was a wrong choice.

Royal Rio Palace. Rooms are 10/10 super clean. As for a pool it's a noisy crowded place to snap photos, and I won't plan on using it. My standard is an open Olympic size pool (anyone can suggest a GF property with the best pool, please post).

[The Cane]

Due to my trip to Rio next week, I am searching for hotels in Copa. During my past two trips a long time ago I stayed at the Hotel Copacabana Mar, Hotel Atlantis Copacabana and Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana. I have never faced any problems with the cleanliness or something else. But I have also never tried to get a girl in the room, because I was visiting Termas and used Hotel Vanity for per noites.

Based on my research, more or less all hotels have bad reputations concerning cleanliness etc. One good option seems to be Royal Rio Palace Hotel mentioned here in that forum for girl friendliness and good location.

My question would be, are the pool and rooms acceptable clean at Royal Rio Palace? Reports on hotel booking sites are not good. I have not huge expectations, but paying over 50 per night for a not acceptable pool and room for xx days could cause real tensions between me and the hotel manager.

I have also stayed in an apartment during my last visit in 2009, but that is no option for me. Also back then, no problems with the facility (only extensive noise from the bars and morning traffic).

As a guideline, I am booking no more than one week at one location / hotel. After that period I am changing the hotel to minimize the risk, if it was a wrong choice.

I've stayed at this place before and it was quite clean, but that was a good while ago too. I stopped staying there because it started to get a bit too pricey:

https://www.expedia.com/Rio-De-Janei...el-Information

[Stef1988]

Hotel staff is exceptional. There are electronic 6-digit safety deposit boxes in rooms. Boxes are screwed into the walls with 2 screws from within the box. You can't easily access the room from the window side. Hotel is guest friendly, given you follow all the recommended procedures for any GF property.

Due to my trip to Rio next week, I am searching for hotels in Copa. During my past two trips a long time ago I stayed at the Hotel Copacabana Mar, Hotel Atlantis Copacabana and Hotel Mar Palace Copacabana. I have never faced any problems with the cleanliness or something else. But I have also never tried to get a girl in the room, because I was visiting Termas and used Hotel Vanity for per noites.

Based on my research, more or less all hotels have bad reputations concerning cleanliness etc. One good option seems to be Royal Rio Palace Hotel mentioned here in that forum for girl friendliness and good location.

My question would be, are the pool and rooms acceptable clean at Royal Rio Palace? Reports on hotel booking sites are not good. I have not huge expectations, but paying over 50 € per night for a not acceptable pool and room for xx days could cause real tensions between me and the hotel manager.

I have also stayed in an apartment during my last visit in 2009, but that is no option for me. Also back then, no problems with the facility (only extensive noise from the bars and morning traffic).

As a guideline, I am booking no more than one week at one location / hotel. After that period I am changing the hotel to minimize the risk, if it was a wrong choice.

[Xpartan]

Hello fellow hobbiest.

I can share how I handle having guests at the hotels without any issues.

Firstly, and this may be a big difference versus others, I do not go out at night searching for ladies but rather bring or meet ladies who I know already to the hotel.

I always ask the ladies to dress nicely. They always do anyway as they consider staying at a nice hotel as a great experience and like to dress up and take many pictures.

Day 1, I arrive with my date and we check in together. Never any issues.

Day 2 or 3, when it is time to switch ladies I send the first lady on her way in the morning. Then I go to the reception and wait until I can get to speak with a male receptionist on my own. I ask to adjust my reservation and change the name of the other occupant. I openly say change of girlfriend. Troca de namorada. And they almost always smile. We register the new lady. I then go to the pool or for a nap. When the lady arrives she will go straight to the reception and check-in. Her name is already in their system so she will just need to fill out a form. They give her a key and she comes to the pool or room.

Repeat as many times as needed.

This has worked without issues at Sheraton Leblon (my default hotel), Marriott and even at Copacabana Palace.

Thank you for sharing your experience but it sounds a bit complicated. As any have said before: there are 4 GF hotels in Copa that I know of: JW Marriott, Hilton, Pestana and Portobay. Some of them, like Hilton, might ask you to register a girl, which I consider a great safety precaution. I'm particular impartial to Hilton since all its rooms even the basic ones have ocean views. In addition, there are 2 pools (and one of them is a real large pool which is never too busy). Of course, rules can change at any time, so ask them.

[Junior]

Hello fellow hobbiest.

I can share how I handle having guests at the hotels without any issues.

Firstly, and this may be a big difference versus others, I do not go out at night searching for ladies but rather bring or meet ladies who I know already to the hotel.

I always ask the ladies to dress nicely. They always do anyway as they consider staying at a nice hotel as a great experience and like to dress up and take many pictures.

Day 1, I arrive with my date and we check in together. Never any issues.

Day 2 or 3, when it is time to switch ladies I send the first lady on her way in the morning. Then I go to the reception and wait until I can get to speak with a male receptionist on my own. I ask to adjust my reservation and change the name of the other occupant. I openly say change of girlfriend. Troca de namorada. And they almost always smile. We register the new lady. I then go to the pool or for a nap. When the lady arrives she will go straight to the reception and check-in. Her name is already in their system so she will just need to fill out a form. They give her a key and she comes to the pool or room.

Repeat as many times as needed.

This has worked without issues at Sheraton Leblon (my default hotel), Marriott and even at Copacabana Palace.

[The Cane]

This is the email reply I received.

Good Afternoon!

If you have a reservation, you can bring a visitor.

However, only the same person during your entire stay with us.

The price charged to receive the visit is BRL 84.00 per day.

Best Regards,

Luiza Dias.

Reservations Department.

Mon-Fri. : 08 h to 17 h // Sat: 08 h to 13 h.

HOTEL ASTORIA PALACE.

Avenida Atlntica, 1866 Copacabana Posto 2.

https://www.astoriapalace.com.br

You can also try the Pestana Hotel if you're looking in Copacabana. A number of mongers have chosen to stay there as well, including myself. I would just say go for the highest level room you can to get the nicest view and amenities:

https://www.pestana.com/br/hotel/pes...gn=pestana-rio

[PoonyD]

Yes, the Astoria Palace is girl-friendly (in Brazil it's "garotas" not chicas). I and others here have stayed there. I don't recall paying any extra fees to bring girls in, but things change, so best to check. Typically, as long as you've booked your room for two you're good. And how are the rooms? Well why wouldn't you just look at their website to get an idea? Look it up man: https://astoriapalace.com.br/. The one thing I hated about this hotel is that they had a crummy internet connection in my room. Maybe it got better, but I don't know that for a fact. The location is great. I found the breakfasts to be mediocre though. But as far as a place to stay, for me overall it was fine. I've attached some pics of a couple of girls I had at the Astoria Palace to give some idea (although limited) of what my actual room was like (I got Mila deep up inside her tight little branca "pinky" hehehe).

This is the email reply I received.

Good Afternoon!

If you have a reservation, you can bring a visitor.

However, only the same person during your entire stay with us.

The price charged to receive the visit is BRL 84.00 per day.

Best Regards,

Luiza Dias.

Reservations Department.

Mon-Fri. : 08 h to 17 h // Sat: 08 h to 13 h.

HOTEL ASTORIA PALACE.

Avenida Atlntica, 1866 Copacabana Posto 2.

https://www.astoriapalace.com.br

[Xpartan]

Hi,

Would you suggest more Hilton Barra or Copa?

Thxx for any help!!

Hope it's not too late.

Definitely Copa. I wrote about that Hilton here on a few occasions, do a search with my name and this KW and you'll find it.

[The Cane]

Is it chica friendly?

Is there a chica fee?

How are the rooms?

A group of 3 have reservations but we can easily cancel and find something else. We are trying to figure out in advance if we will have a problem bringing guest to the room.

Thanks in advance.

Yes, the Astoria Palace is girl-friendly (in Brazil it's "garotas" not chicas). I and others here have stayed there. I don't recall paying any extra fees to bring girls in, but things change, so best to check. Typically, as long as you've booked your room for two you're good. And how are the rooms? Well why wouldn't you just look at their website to get an idea? Look it up man: https://astoriapalace.com.br/. The one thing I hated about this hotel is that they had a crummy internet connection in my room. Maybe it got better, but I don't know that for a fact. The location is great. I found the breakfasts to be mediocre though. But as far as a place to stay, for me overall it was fine. I've attached some pics of a couple of girls I had at the Astoria Palace to give some idea (although limited) of what my actual room was like (I got Mila deep up inside her tight little branca "pinky" hehehe).

[PoonyD]

Is it chica friendly?

Is there a chica fee?

How are the rooms?

A group of 3 have reservations but we can easily cancel and find something else. We are trying to figure out in advance if we will have a problem bringing guest to the room.

Thanks in advance.

If I get a response I will let you know. I been trying for a few weeks to find a verified guest friendly hotel that's not $150 a night. Me and my guys were hoping to find some under $100 a night spots. I know that airbnb is probably the best way to go but a hotel would work a lot better for us. Not everyone is coming for the same length of time but we would all like to be able to hang together here and there.

[Fishtaster]

Is it chica friendly?

Is there a chica fee?

How are the rooms?

A group of 3 have reservations but we can easily cancel and find something else. We are trying to figure out in advance if we will have a problem bringing guest to the room.

Thanks in advance.

[PoonyD]

I have searched through this forum and read a lot of reports. Most information on hotels is pretty old and out of date. So my question is does anyone have any recommendations for a small group of guys probably 4-8 of us at most. The reason for a hotel is because different schedules and just easier for us to organize and plan. Interested in lower priced, guest friendly, wifi, and ac. Would love any up to date suggestions. Or if anyone knows of a good airbnb / private spot that is set up the same way that we could all book separately. Would appreciate any help.

[Kforab]

Hi,

Would you suggest more Hilton Barra or Copa?

Thxx for any help!!

[Steve Ohh]

Hello gentlemen,

Can somebody recommend a low budget guestfriendly hotel in Rio, thank you.