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Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana vs Hotel Arpoador

Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana ranks slightly higher than Hotel Arpoador. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana comes in at #15 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
7 / 10
Avenida Atlantica 1020, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-000
From $83 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Time Out Time Out
"Occupies the site of the once-legendary Le Méridien hotel... a new terrace complete with open-air swimming pool and bar gave it the immediate edge over its predecessor." 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.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The 545-room hotel features two swimming pools—three, counting the kiddie pool—a lavish breakfast buffet, and a hefty, global-inspired spa program (don't miss the Treasures of Madagascar facial). " Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Copacabana’s second-highest profile hotel has cemented its place among the best resort-style locations in the city." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"With its views of the beach and wealth of amenities, this large-scale hotel offers a reliable luxury experience."
Hotel Arpoador
Hotel Arpoador
8 / 10
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080040
From $110 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The only budget-priced oceanfront hotel in Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn enjoys a privileged location on a quiet stretch of beach popular with the surf crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With six floors, this 1970s-era budget hotel has just palm trees and a cobbled, local-traffic road between it and Arpoador Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Charmingly located right on the sand, this little tower block offers functional and basic rooms and facilities."
Time Out Time Out
"Billing itself as the only hotel from Leme to Leblon located right on the beach... here you step more or less right out of the lobby onto the golden sands of Arpoador." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"At sunset the view from the landmark rock that juts out into the ocean at the end of the beach is one of Rio's most beautiful." Full review
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