PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel vs Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Both PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel and Belmond Copacabana Palace are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Copacabana Palace is the choice of most writers compared to PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel. Belmond Copacabana Palace ranks #2 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 15 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
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Avenida Atlantica 1500, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021
From $101 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Behind the '80s-style black glass facade hides a remarkably pleasant hotel with friendly and attentive staff that welcome guests with a glass of champagne."
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Fodor's
"The hotel attracts a well-to-do clientele of business travelers and vacationers; all guests are welcomed with a glass of champagne."
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Upscale
"The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is located across the street from the popular Copacabana beach."
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Star Service
"One block north of the Copacabana Palace, this modern-looking hotel in Copacabana is a streamlined glass tower striated with red supports."
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Special meals can be arranged by request.
Rough Guide
"A cut above Copacabana’s other seafront hotels, partly thanks to the attentive staff, but mainly down to the well thought-out design of the place."
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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