Will be in Rio 1 night before and 2 nights after a cruise next month. Looking for a nice, safe hotel. Thinking Copacabana or Ipenema area? Any thoughts or suggestions would sure be appreciated....thanks. Also, does anybody know if there is anything going on for Carnival on Thursday, March 3rd? Everything I have read seems to be only on the weekends.

Rio has a wealth of hotels. Here a few options to help, they are all safe and comfortable and offer a variety of amenities.

5-star: Copacabana Palace Hotel, Pestana Rio Atlantica Hotel, Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites

4-star: Excelsior Hotel, Mirasol Copacabana Hotel, Best Western Sol Ipanema Hotel, Orla Copacabana Hotel, Rio Copa Hotel

3-star: Atlantis Copacabana Hotel, Mar Ipanema Hotel, Hotel Bandeirantes, Guanabara Palace, Martinique Copa Hotel


Good luck planning! Rio is beautiful, you'll have a great trip!

LatAmForLess,

Of those 4-star and 3-star hotels, which do you consider to be the best <u>value(s)?</u>

Using the OP's criteria...and value, any thoughts about
Rio Guest House (Marta's Guest House)
Arpoador Inn
Orla Copacabana Hotel
Ipanema Tower

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We loved the Mariott on Copacabana. Here is my report on TA:

http://tinyurl.com/2asdcdm

Thanks, booked the Martinique, can't wait to be there!

Hi, mamacrow. I would suggest _ MAR IPANEMA. very nice place, a block from the beach and the best area

Hi, good choice. Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon are the best places to find a great hotel and at good price. Here you can find many Rio de Janeiro hotels, so you can pick the best for you http://en.visitlatin.com/rio-de-janeiro-hotels.htm I recommend you Astoria Copacabana, close to the beach and all the touristic places, comfortable and good services. Have a nice trip, Rio is absolutly wonderful!