Hotel Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Several guests have dubbed the Ipanema beach the best in Rio and have appreciated that, when staying at this hotel, they are just footsteps from it. Not only is it convenient in respect of distance but this hotel provides chairs, umbrellas and loungers for a truly relaxing beach day. Guests appreciate that, when staying at this hotel, they are just footsteps from the famous Ipanema beach. Not only is it convenient in respect of distance but this hotel provides chairs, umbrellas and loungers for a truly relaxing beach day.

Plenty reviews commend the staff on their excellent service offered at this hotel and guests have often expressed that a large part of their satisfaction is because of the effort that staff are so willing to put in to ensure that guests all have an enjoyable stay.

Guests appreciate the location of this hotel in that it offers easy access to some of Rio's most famous tourist attractions as well as being just moments away from fine shopping areas and exquisite restaurants in the area.

This hotel is a five-star facility offering luxurious features. This, however, obviously comes at a price. Guests have often made mention of the price of staying at this hotel as well as the price of other features, such as the food, and feel as though it can be slightly unreasonable.

This hotel is set in a rather old building. Despite renovations over the years, there are signs of ageing in the hotel rooms and public areas with the furnishings and bathrooms being outdated and parts in need of upgrading.

In the bustling city of Rio, it isn't easy to escape the noise of all the festivities. Unfortunately, the same is also true for rooms as guests have often complained that the sound-proofing efforts from hotel management are poor and have much room for improvement.