i stayed here as a solo women traveller, mainly because of the great location. i thought the staff was nice and friendly. the room was pretty drab and the towels were kind of tattered but i was never in my room. i asked for a quiet room and mine had an AC unit that made "white noise" so i got... more

Pass the shiny reception and you will find out that San Marco is a hotel in a terribly poor condition. Our room was full of ants and barely clean. Breakfast is really cheap with little choice. The only plus of this hotel is its good location in Ipanema. more

Stayed in this hotel due to its proximity to the high street and it was a plain and straight forward budget hotel.. Don't expect any frills here.. Stayed in the most expensive room, which has a triple bed, a working fridge, a clean shower and slightly noisy air condition.. Had to turn off the air conditioning to sleep.. The bed... more

Stayed for 4 nights at the end of the stay. Cost standard double 200R$ and single 180R$ + tax. This is listed in the lonely planet as a budget hotel and when you visit Rio you will undestand why. Rio is the most expensive city I have encountered in all my time in latin america. Hotel itself is a bit... more

When I booked an economy room in Hotel San Marco, I couldnt believe the price I got, considering the hotel is in Ipanema. We reached the hotel at 2 am and walked in the room. We got the shock of our lives seeing the "economy" room. I guess the word should be "ghetto shack" rather than room. There was a... more

I arrived early one morning at the Hotel San Marco in the heart of Ipanema after a long overnight flight from Miami. The doorman Phillipe, who, it turns out, is a champion beach volleyball player, takes my bags inside, and I check in. The room is a "quarto economico", and will cost R$145.95 a night, or about USD $88 at... more

San Marco Hotel is perfectly located in Ipenema and only a short stroll to the beach. Though its rooms and services are limited, rooms are basic at best but offer clean bathrooms and bedding, after all, you won't we spending your holidays in the hotel. For the price I feel the quality could have been better, but I can't complain... more

What can I say about the San Marco ? I stayed there with a friend for a week, as it allowed us to stay in Ipanema in a place with airconditioning without taking out a second mortgage. We were there in summer, so prices were pretty expensive anyway, but it was certainly a more budget option than most of the... more

If you don't plan on spending time in your room, then this is a cheap and efficient hotel. We used it to only sleep, shower, and change, and spent the rest of our time at the beach. The location is two blocks from Ipanema Beach, near Posto 10, and there is excellent shopping and dining within 15 minutes walking distance.... more