This review has been coming for three years! A group of friends and I spent a week in Rio and booked this hotel because of its location and its price. The rooms were decent, a bit old, but nothing to complain about. One night in the middle of our stay my girlfriend and I arrived to our room to find... more

I stayed at the Olinda Othon Classic for 7 days. The location is just fantastic, right across the beach in Copacabana. Breakfast is delicious and very complete. The room was very clean and decent with tv and air conditioning. The only thing to improve is the internet service, too expensive and computers too old, they do not have wi-fi. Not... more

Everything was fine until they wouldn't let my friend enter the hotel because he was a Brasilian and of color. They let my brother and other friends in without any trouble. It was totally embarrassing and the most racist thing I have ever experienced. I told them that he has been my friend for 6 years and I trust him... more

I stayed here for a 7 day vacation to Rio. I'd rank it a 2.5 star hotel. The location is fantastic, it's situated right across the street from the beach in Copacabana. They serve complimentary breakfast and while you eat, you look directly out into the ocean view. Our room was decent. Two twin sized beds, a small tv, a... more

I chose this hotel because I got a cheap rate (US$165) during new year time. However, when I showed up, my booking was cancelled and I have to pay US$500 a night to stay in the ocean facing room. (The booking mess-up is not the hotel's fault so I won't go into details). The room was decent with large closet... more

We just came back from Rio. The trip was organized by Traveland agency. The hotel is far away from 4 stars, probably 2.5. It’s old and crappy. 90% of the rooms are facing the back of the hotel and you would not see the light! Do not stay on the last floor, the air conditioner is on the top of... more

the Olinda Othon classic was passable. We initially had a non-water view room that was a prison cell with one small window and no charm whatsoever. We upgraded to a water view room at $40 more per night, which was miles ahead of first room we saw. This room was completely remodeled and very comfortable and charming. The view looked... more

With my boyfriend I spent 8 nights in Olinda Othon last January in Rio de Janeiro. We chose this hotel because in the catalouge it seemed good with acceptable prices. This hotel is 4 star quality by Brasilian standard but for us it was about 2 star. Our room was stinky and dark with a small bed. When we looked... more

Stayed twice at the Olinda Othon in July/August 2004. On both occasions, at my request, I was given a front-facing room with fantastic views onto Copacabana beach at no additional charge. Although some members of staff at the Reception struggled beyond very basic English, the general feel of the place was relaxed. Good standard buffet breakfast in a lovely dining... more