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Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema vs Rio Design Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is the choice of most professionals compared to Rio Design Hotel. Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema scores 79 with recommendations from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
8 / 10
Av Vieira Souto, 460, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420
From $318 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge Concierge
"Until the Fasano showed up, this was the only top-tier hotel in Ipanema actually fronting the beach, and it remains to be seen how long it can rest on its location laurels."
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Be sure to get a room that's been renovated.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Service is superb in Caesar Park, a business hotel over looking Ipanema Beach. Views are excellent, as with the majority of Rio’s towerblock hotels."
Time Out Time Out
"The lobby of Ipanema's Caesar Park begins to hint at the five-star prices in store with its restrained masculine tones and buffed floors." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Professional and attentive doormen welcome guests to a narrow yet contemporary marble lobby appointed with fresh flowers, Oriental rugs, objets d'art and parlor-style marble tables and chairs. " Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of Rio’s finest hotels, the Caesar Park features every modern luxury that its celebrity guests would expect."
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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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Do some research before requesting a room so you'll know what you're getting.
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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