Rio de Janeiro - Hotels & Apartments

[Babyface]

I like staying at Atlantico Copacabana Hotel in Rua Sequera Campos e Rua Tonelero because it's close to L'uomo, but I've never brought a garota to my room. Does anybody know their policy? Do they charge extra?

[Edward Appleby]

Originally posted by Tman777
Because of so many posts on the board about the Debret, I stayed there my first night. The "oceanfron suite" is a joke. Really just two bedrooms with a bathroom, old furnishings, not too clean, and right above construction on Ave. Atlantica which provided lots of jackhammers beginning about 7AM.

Can anyone who has been there in the last week or so comment on the construction on Av. Atlantica? I've always had marvelous rooms at the Debret and would probably stay there again but for the 7am construction. Indeed, the ocean views there are spectacular if you get the right room.

I found Rio Roiss to be tawdry, dirty, and depressing the only time I stayed there (two years ago). Who knows what's lurking in those worn out old carpets? Didn't help that the AC did not really function either. Still, I have friends who will defend that joint to the grave.

[Royalflush]

Pro, thanks for the tip. I checked and neither the Ipanema nor the Leblon locations were available for my dates. I'll keep the Accor hotel chain in mind for future reference.

[Prosal]

Royalflush , about your Ipanema accomodation inquiries, there is a brand new Parthenon Flat Hotel (Accor chain) on the av Raina Helizabeth in Ipanema ; it opened three monthes ago, have pool and all amenities from what i saw on the net site ( www.accorhotels.com.br ) ; i will surely stay there from 2/3 Sept to 16 Sept ;
Parthenon allow guests every elsewhere in Brasil, so i can't see why it should be different in Rio... i'll report about this anyway ;

[Royalflush]

I am finding it difficult to rent an upscale condo in Ipanema / Leblon where "guests" are allowed. Does anyone have experience with securing a very nice condo (nicely furnished, decorated) where there is not such a strict guest policy? I've never had so much trouble with rentals. I am not interested in staying in Copacabana or in a tawdry place with sheets pulled over the couches.

Any information you have will be appreciated, but keep in mind that I'm only interested in Ipanema or Leblon.

Thanks.

[StudPlayer]

Nodd_N... does this answer your question in the Rio forum about where to find the section on Rio Hotels?

[Tomb]

DocBill:

About Copacabana hotels, write to me - tomb@simNOSPAMarchitect.com, without the NOSPAM of course

Enjoy!

Tom B.

[Jony Vegas]

wango

Here is the website....as of today it is $59 for standard and $65 for luxury room. I agree, this is a very good rate for this 4 star hotel. You won't find rates this low here other than low season.

http://www.brol.com/hotel/search.asp

Vegas

[Wango]

Originally posted by Jony Vegas
DocBill

I stayed at the Marina Palace in Leblon (right next to Ipanema and about a 8-11 reais taxi ride to Copacabana). It is a nice place right on the Ocean (I had an Ocean view) and the staff is very friendly and they were girl friendly (no charge). I just looked at one of the discunt fare sights and you can get a room there for $56-65 US/night (+ tax). That is a good deal, because they usually go for over $100 US/night. Don't confuse it with the Marina All Suites which is its sister hotel next door and costs more money. Twice while Iwas at this hotel, they filmed scenes for a Brazil Soap Opera (Novel). Leblon and Ipanema are know as the nicer areas. If I were to live in Rio with a family, I would choose Leblon. Being Single, I would choose Ipanema. As a monger, I choose Copacabana. FYI - Av Atlantica changes its name to Av. Viera Souto in Ipanema and AV. Delfim Moreira in Leblon.

Hi Vegas,

I stayed at the Marina twice and it was a bit expensive because I walked in instead of booking ahead. Can you tell me what discount site that you used to get the rate that you mentioned? I have always prefer the beach in Ipanema to Copacabana.

Thanks

[Doc Bill]

Thanks guys, for all your help! The Copacabana Rio is at Av. Nossa Senhora de Copa 1256. Anyone know this location?

[Jony Vegas]

DocBill

I stayed at the Marina Palace in Leblon (right next to Ipanema and about a 8-11 reais taxi ride to Copacabana). It is a nice place right on the Ocean (I had an Ocean view) and the staff is very friendly and they were girl friendly (no charge). I just looked at one of the discunt fare sights and you can get a room there for $56-65 US/night (+ tax). That is a good deal, because they usually go for over $100 US/night. Don't confuse it with the Marina All Suites which is its sister hotel next door and costs more money. Twice while Iwas at this hotel, they filmed scenes for a Brazil Soap Opera (Novel). Leblon and Ipanema are know as the nicer areas. If I were to live in Rio with a family, I would choose Leblon. Being Single, I would choose Ipanema. As a monger, I choose Copacabana. FYI - Av Atlantica changes its name to Av. Viera Souto in Ipanema and AV. Delfim Moreira in Leblon.

Copacabana Rio Hotel - If it is where I think it is, it is at the corner of AV. Atlantica and Rua Hilario Gouveia, right next to the Terma Monte Carlo entrance. It appears to be nice place and I like the area...I would stay there.

Rio Copa Hotel - Is on Av Princessa Isabella. I don't care for that area (Leme) far end of Copacabana and wouldn't stay there for that reason. It is right by all the strip joints.


Vegas

My two cents worth - Decide if you want ocean front property or not. Then decide do you mind taking a taxi for mongering activities. That will narrow your decision down to Leblon/Ipanema or Copacabana. From there, look at the discount hotel providers or contact the hotel yourself and book it. If you don't like it you can always change...

[Tman777]

There are so many hotels in Copacabana that have the names "Copacabana", "Copa" and "Rio" that it becomes very confusing. It helps to be specific: give the exaact address of the hotel you want information about. I really can't imagine wanting to use a pool instead of going to the beach, but to each his own.

[Doc Bill]

I'm still trying to get any input on the Copacabana Rio Hotel in Copacabana.

Anyone familiar with it? How does it compare with Rio Roiss? Rio Roiss has no pool, but i guess that's not important when you're right by the beach.

Jony Vegas? Anyone?

[Nvr2L8]

DocBill449:

A couple of years ago I stayed at the Arpoador Inn - it's between Ipanema and Copa. At the time, an oceanfront room was around $US65, I'm sure it's gone up since the dollar has dropped against the Real since that trip. They were completely girl-friendly at the time - the girl just had to sign in when you brought her back, but no charge for the guest. It's a bit of a slog on foot to the office (Help) and the rest of Copa, but cabs are so cheap I never had a problem. Do a Google search, or go to www.ipanema.com to check it out.

Regardless of where you stay, you should try to drop in on Bobby at Blame It On Rio 4 Travel. He's got an office just a block off Av. Atlantica (on Rua Xavier da Silveira, I think). He's got access to quite a few apartment rentals, for your next trip to Rio. 8^)

Originally posted by DocBill449
Being a newbie to Brazil and having been a bit scared off by some reports about Copacabana (see Rio thread), I'm thinking of staying in Ipanema instead. I would appreciate any opinions anyone has about that. Is it any safer? And if anyone can recommend hotels in Ipanema (up to $100) I would greatly appreciate it. I have some info on the following hotels, any feedback?:

Sol Ipanema
Mar Ipanema
Hotel Ipanema Inn

Thanks so much!!!

[Genghis Khan]

Does anyone have any experience with the Rio Internacional Hotel and their policy towards bringing girls to the room?