If you want to be in a smart neighbourhood that is relatively safe and with an amazing sea view then choose this hotel. Yes it's a bit dated but the staff are friendly, the concierge is very helpful and the breakfasts are good. The pool was being finished when we stayed but as we were out all day, did not... More

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms are slightly dated and our beach facing room was quite noisy (5th floor) but overall the staff were great, the food ok and the location amazing. We will stay here when we return. More

It pains me to write a less than complementary remark about a hotel, particularly one that is located right on the beach at Ipanema, but it is just not up to the standard most western visitors would expect. It started with the unavailability of a room until after 3pm following some 14 hours in the air and arriving at the... More

When we have made our reservation, the hotel send us a confirmation with this : NOTA : "we inform you that the swimming pool is out of service for modernisation": the reality is different. More and less during 3 o 4 hours per day, men working in the swimming pool used pneumatic drill with a high level of noise, When... More

my husband my teenage daughter and I stayed for 3 nights. it was right on the beach and we had a corner room. we could see the christ redeemer behind, and the beach in the front. it was awesome. vey safe place to walk around. we were going for a walk at 10pm in the night. hotel staff could speak... More

The hotel needs better maintenance and cleanliness for the $300/night we paid to stay here. The location is superb (especially with a room that is ocean front), but the hotel itself needs updates and more attention to cleanliness. For example, we found hair on our new towels and in the sink, and also found the white blanket cover stained with... More

I went to this hotel having a much better expectation than what I actually got. Beginning from the nice things: the hotel is located just cross street from the sea -- Ipanema Beach! -- and the overview is just something one can not talk about without missing much of the magic. The location is a big plus! It is a... More

I was part of a convention so I didn't pick this hotel. It was picked for us. After doing research I found very mixed reviews of the place. I've traveled all over the world and have learned to expect the worst and hope for the best with foreign hotels. So, I was not expecting much when I arrived. However, I... More

We spent 6 nights in this hotel, in a "master" room, overlooking the beach. We were on a business trip, and so didn't pay for the room -- so I can't comment on cost. We travel a LOT, and to many different locations. We were very satisfied with Praia Ipanema. Very helpful & friendly staff, from front desk to restaurant... More