Rio de Janeiro Hotels
The prices quoted below are the lowest standard rates for a double room, excluding tax and service charge. Rates change depending on the season. Many of the more luxurious hotels do not include breakfast in their room rates and the prices below exclude breakfast, unless otherwise specified.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different price categories:
$$$$ (over R$400)
$$$ (R$300 to R$400)
$$ (R$200 to R$300)
$ (up to R$200)
These prices are for one night in a double room, they include tax and breakfast unless otherwise specified.
Luxury
Caesar Park Ipanema
In a superb location at the centre of Ipanema beachfront, all of the rooms in this elegant hotel have an Internet connection. The rooms are spacious, although many are in need of updating. The hotel has a long history of attracting distinguished guests, but the service does sometimes falter. Facilities include the renowned Galani restaurant (see Restaurants), a bar, a rooftop pool, a modern fitness centre with fantastic views and a sauna. As well as meeting rooms, there is a secretarial service and fax machines. Laptop computers are available for in-room use.
Avenida Vieira Souto 460, Ipanema
Tel: (21) 2525 2525.
Website: www.caesar-park.com
Price: $$$$
Copacabana Palace
This elegant establishment is almost as famous as its beachfront location. Since it was built in 1923, famous figures including Robert De Niro, Marlene Dietrich, Orson Welles and Princess Diana have all visited. The hotel is one of the grandest buildings in Rio and is protected by a preservation order. The plush interior is yet more impressive, with marble floors, chandeliers, grand ballroom and elegantly decorated rooms. Facilities include a rooftop tennis court, the largest hotel pool in Rio, a well-equipped fitness centre and a business centre. The two restaurants, Cipriani (see Restaurants) and Pergula, offer fine dining.
Avenida Atlântica 1702, Copacabana
Tel: (21) 2548 7070.
Website: www.copacabanapalace.com.br
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Hotel Santa Clara
On a quiet street in Copacabana, Hotel Santa Clara is one of the cheaper options for comfortable, private accommodation. The simple, quaintly old-fashioned rooms all have air conditioning and TV. The hotel's owner seems to have a penchant for art and the halls are decked out with lively pieces of modern art, while prints of famous paintings by European artists are displayed in the rooms. A continental breakfast is served and the bilingual reception staff are happy to assist guests with tours and visits to attractions.
Rua Décio Vilares 316, Copacabana
Tel: (21) 2256 2650.
Website: www.hotelsantaclara.com.br
Price: $
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