Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro vs Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
Both Belmond Copacabana Palace and Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Copacabana Palace ranks significantly higher than Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro. Belmond Copacabana Palace is ranked #2 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
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Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021
From $301 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The spot where beachfront luxury in Rio began way back in the Jazz age, the 86-year-old Palace is still the place to splurge."
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DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s most plush hotel features ocean view suites that have housed princes, presidents, and visiting film stars."
Time Out
"Surely the most famous hotel in South America, the Palace elegantly lords over Copacabana beach, an oasis of class in a neighbourhood not always renowned for such dignity."
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Rough Guide
Star
"Anyone who’s anyone has stayed in this gloriously maintained Art Deco landmark, which, despite Copacabana’s general decline, remains a great experience."
Fodor's
"The hotel's neoclassical facade is beautifully maintained and remains a glimmering white. Inside you can find one of the city's largest and most attractive swimming pools."
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Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
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Abelardo Bueno Avenue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 00000, Brazil
From $61 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, quality linens, a sofa, and sitting area with a table. Every room also offers a balcony with patio furniture."
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Gayot
"This sleek Hilton welcomes guests with a business-friendly atmosphere and intimate rooftop pool."
Travel + Leisure
"This brand-new hotel is the first Hilton in Rio, built in the heart of the Olympic Zone, just a short walk from the Olympic Park and Athletes' Village."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"An iconic hotel that epitomises the Miami-esque Barra neighbourhood’s recent boom."
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Star Service
"This high-rise benefits from a central location across the famed wave-pattern sidewalk of the Avenida Atlantica from the beach."
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They also enjoy private reception and concierge service plus the assistance of a butler to handle special requests such as packing and unpacking.