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Rio Design Hotel vs Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique scores marginally better than Rio Design Hotel. Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique comes in at #26 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 4 publications such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Rio Design Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
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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
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."
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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
"Formerly Portinari Design Hotel Articles Under Rio's Spell."
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DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s only boutique hotel has a series of designer suites in a business-like, tall, narrow tower."
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."
Pousada Casa Aurea Boutique
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Rua Aurea N 80, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240210
From $127 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Family Friendly
Frommer's
"Only a short walk up the road from the main square in Santa Teresa, this affordable pousada is popular with sociable travelers and backpackers."
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DK Eyewitness
"This informal, family-run budget boutique hostel sits in its own little garden patio on a Santa Teresa back street."
Rough Guide
Star
"In a charming house dating from 1871, this lovely pousada has twelve simple rooms, some with private bathrooms and a/c."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Has rustic charm with simple but cozy rooms and a large covered garden where you can lounge on hammocks, fire up the barbecue or whip up a meal in the open-air kitchen."
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