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Rio Design Hotel vs Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro

Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro ranks significantly better than Rio Design Hotel. Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro scores 81 with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Frommer's.

Rio Design Hotel
Rio Design Hotel
7 / 10
Rua Francisco Sa 17, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080010
From $78 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The only thing that keeps this Rio design hotel from getting three stars is its location just off the busy Avenida N.S. de Copacabana." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"One of the first hotels in Rio to squeeze into the "designer boutique" bracket—just—the 66-room Portinari is located down a side street in Copacabana."
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Formerly Portinari Design Hotel Articles Under Rio's Spell." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the few hotels in Rio that dares to be a bit different. Each floor has been conceived by a different Brazilian designer, with some much more successful than others."
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Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This sleek Hilton welcomes guests with a business-friendly atmosphere and intimate rooftop pool."
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"An iconic hotel that epitomises the Miami-esque Barra neighbourhood’s recent boom." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This high-rise benefits from a central location across the famed wave-pattern sidewalk of the Avenida Atlantica from the beach." Full review
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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.
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