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PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel vs Rio Othon Palace Hotel

Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel scores significantly better than Rio Othon Palace Hotel. PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel is ranked #6 in Rio de Janeiro with positive reviews from 8 sources like The Telegraph, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Hotel
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel attracts a well-to-do clientele of business travelers and vacationers; all guests are welcomed with a glass of champagne." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is located across the street from the popular Copacabana beach." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"One block north of the Copacabana Palace, this modern-looking hotel in Copacabana is a streamlined glass tower striated with red supports." Full review
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Special meals can be arranged by request.
Rough Guide 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."
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Rio Othon Palace Hotel
Rio Othon Palace Hotel
7 / 10
Avenida Atlantica 3264, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $99 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The flagship of the Brazilian Othon chain, this 30-story hotel is not new, and its ambience is functional rather than luxurious."
Time Out Time Out
"Unspoilt views along Copacabana and very close to Ipanema, The Othon Palace is well located to get the best of both neighbourhoods and their beaches." Full review
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ake your drink to the poolside and make the most of the view over to Sugarloaf Mountain, or head inside to the Lobby Bar where live music can be found from the afternoon.
Star Service Star Service
"Toward the Ipanema end of the Copacabana strip, this property is Othon's proud flagship." Full review
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Avoid the unrenovated units on lower floors as they suffer from traffic noise and rickety furnishings.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"With almost 600 guest rooms, this is a favourite of tour groups."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The ocean view rooms at the Rio Othon Palace offer some of the best views in the city." Full review
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Make sure to ask for a room on a high floor.