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Hotel San Marco

Av. Visconde de Piraja 524, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22410, Brazil
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Ranked #148 of 188 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
2.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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S-American-Odyssey
Rio de Janeiro
Contributor
14 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

I stayed here for one month a few years ago and the location is great and the barman JOSE very helpful and also cooks the best steak in RIO. On a recent return visit it has gone downhill a bit,there used to be Bossa Nova music and international television in the bar/restaurant area and an internet cafe-all have been done... More

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Mhcd78
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed there for about 10 days. It was an accidental stay since the first hotel we booked online claimed they didn't receive our reservation, so we were referred here. Rooms are small, old and the hallways are tight, not to mention the elevator. The staff are helpful and can speak English well. Loved the breakfast outdoor nooks they have with... More

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GDoro
Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

When we booked this we were concerned because there a few bad reviews. After staying there, I feel obligated to give it a great review. Compared to, say, Kansas, It is a bit pricey, but this is because you're staying in the nicest and safest spot in Rio. For the price, we were completely happy, and our local Brazilian friends... More

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sasswoir
london
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

A group of friends booked this hotel based purely on its great location in Ipanema. It's near Posto 9 and that's about all the good I can say for it. The mind boggles how this can be rated a 3*, it is barely better than a hostel with a shiny reception. The rooms are spartan and delapidated, but clean, however... More

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Spent a couple of nights at this property since I couldn't find any better deal in a better location. Service at front desk is pretty good, breakfast is simple but ok. Rooms are clean and are enough, if all you pretend is to take a quick shower and sleep. Lifts are to small and slow and in-room A/C is noisy.... More

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barbec1000
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2010

Fell over the hotel in one of the best locations in Ipanema - thought the price was a little steep especailly with the 5% extra tax added on top which is apparently required to pay the government (since learnt this does not exist and it is really a tourist tax) but decided to stay anyway. The hotel turned off the... More

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metalbucket
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2010
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This is a clunky hotel and you would not want to spend your honeymoon here. There are lots of little annoyances; the unintentional shabby chic, the air conditioning on "full blast", sounds like the engine room of a submarine, but if you turn it down, it is possible to sleep OK. The rooms are dilapidated, but the really important stuff,... More

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ajaceman
Vancouver
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2010

Two years ago it wasn't so bad. Staff were friendly and engaging. They have all moved on. Now it appears the elusive owner of the hotel has loaded the place up with swarthy young men wearing ill-fitting suits who last only a short while before being replaced with others of similar ilk. The rooms are still dingy and close, and... More

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Bandeirantes
The Hague, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2010

I have stayed here at least 2 times before and have found it a reasonable hotel at average price at great location. This time, however, after 3 years, I came to find the hotel has been completely neglected by its owner and has turned into a very pricey slum! The old and experienced staff has been replaced by very young... More

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joao053
london
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2010

Arrived in the hotel, was made to pay in advance only to find out the hotel was durty and the room horrible, dark and dingy. Changed rooms and was not informed that the price was different. Definitely not to return ever, not even the good location makes the dirty room and the horrible breakfast bearable. More

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