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Mama Ruisa vs Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza

Mama Ruisa and Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza scores marginally higher than Mama Ruisa. Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza ranks #14 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 7 publications including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Mama Ruisa
Mama Ruisa
7 / 10
132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250
From $181 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"For a very different hotel experience, consider spending a few nights in the quaint hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"A colonial-style house in the leafy hillside district of Santa Teresa provides the backdrop for Mama Ruisa, a design-minded B&B that offers personalized service."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A charming, understated boutique hotel in a converted 18th-century mansion house in Santa Teresa. Each room is named after a different French cultural icon."
Time Out Time Out
"Another beautifully-restored Santa Teresa mansion, this time courtesy of Frenchman Jean-Michel Ruis who keeps a hands-on approach to the running of the hotel and the comfort of his guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Far away from the crowds on Copacabana, Mama Ruisa is a small yet sophisticated boutique hotel tucked into the hills of Santa Teresa, Rio's burgeoning artists' district." Full review
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Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
8 / 10
Rua Farme de Amoedo, 34, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-020
From $195 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The fabulous location -- just 1 block from Ipanema beach, in the heart of the neighborhood's trendy gay section -- is why so many stay here." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The location close to Ipanema Beach is the main reason to stay at this hotel, which provides guests with beach chairs and umbrella service free of charge."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel occupies a tall tower a block from the sea at Ipanema’s Arpoador end. The rooms on the “Ipanema floor” have clean modern lines and colors, along with Italian furniture."
Time Out Time Out
"Part of the Golden Tulip international hotel chain, the Plaza is a popular choice with the gay community given its exquisite location at the end of Farme de Amoedo." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is located on a busy corner one block from Ipanema Beach, within walking distance of Copacabana." Full review
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Four floors are dedicated smoke-free, and adjoining rooms are available on request.
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