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Pestana Rio Atlantica vs Rio Design Hotel

Both Pestana Rio Atlantica and Rio Design Hotel are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Pestana Rio Atlantica scores significantly better than Rio Design Hotel. Pestana Rio Atlantica comes in at #8 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

Pestana Rio Atlantica
Pestana Rio Atlantica
8 / 10
Avenida Atlantica 2964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Always one of the nicest hotels on the Avenida Atlântica, the Pestana looks brand-new thanks to a recent overhaul." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This well-located hotel offers friendly service, a great breakfast and a good location opposite Copacabana Beach, but the real stars of the show are the rooftop pool and bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The views out over Copacabana from this hotel’s rooftop pool are some of the best in Rio. The rooms are welldecorated and all have balconies."
Star Service Star Service
"Under the aegis of Pestana Hotels, which also has some fine properties in Portugal, this hotel deserves all of the fawning attention it gets from both individuals and groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Portuguese-owned beachfront hotel has a prime spot on the Copacabana strip and a deep commitment to customer service, making it a solid option for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
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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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