Orla Copacabana Hotel - Rio de Janeiro

Good Spot. Rooftop gives fantastic views

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Orla Hotel is conveniently located and the staff are helpful with restaurant recommendations. The breakfast is basic but filling. The rooms are basic and the pool on the roof is very tiny. If you are looking for no frills and conveniance then this is the place to stay.

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Very small room...made worse by 3 single beds instead of just 2 normal single beds as requested. Ad photos deceptive showing rooftop pool...pool is only 10 feet X 10 feet, usually murky & not accessible on 2 of the 4 sides. Barely room for chairs & tables around pool...we had to walk OVER people to get around. Maid service not consistent...3 out of […] 6 days, we left for 4 or 5 hours, returned to an uncleaned room. Bathroom extremely small...blowdryer old with exposed electrical wires and rotting door frame. MOST DEFINATELY NOT 4-star. Read more

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The hotel is in an ideal location, right across from the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms however were smaller than showed on any pictures. A continental breakfast is available and was good. We joined up for a tour and saw all the attractions. Prices in Rio are expensive, but everybody should see it.

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I enjoyed my stay, Copacabana is not for everyone but this hotel also has easy access to Ipanema. Nice facilities, the pool/rooftop area is very nice and even the gym, although small is good for a hotel. Highly recommend.

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My room was quite small and in need of some up keep. Room quite dark. I found most of the front desk staff to have an attitude. I did not find them friendly or welcoming at all. Restaurant staff were very friendly.

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excellent breakfast, good place, good team , but the bathroom with mold .

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I booked a room at this hotel because it was recommended to me by family members with high standards. It did not live up to the expectations set by their recommendations. The room was dirty, smelled wierd and a little depressing. The only plus was the view we had of cococabana beach. I spoke to them about it and they had stayed on a different floor. […] If you do book here, do not stay on the third floor, make sure you book a room on the higher floors since those rooms are nicer. Read more

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Great experience. Very professional staff. Very helpful. Didn't have any problems.

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The staff were nice and the location was great, however the room was very small, old and smelled musty. The bed was like a thin piece of foam on a board and the pillows were horribly uncomfortable. When I got into the bathroom, there was mold all over the door frame and base boards and the shower would not drain properly so I felt the soapy water creeping […] up my angles. In short, I could have seen partying there when I was 20 and not being able to afford a nicer hotel, but for the price paid, this hotel should have been significantly better. Very disappointing. Read more

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The hotel frontage is relatively narrow but this hotel does look out onto Copacabana beach and as such is definitely convenient. There are bars and restaurants nearby as one would expect. Most of the rooms however seem to have smallish windows looking to the side without sea view so if you definitely want a sea view then you will need to pay for it […] and book those rooms! The hotel itself is reasonably clean and apparently 'quite okay' for the area. I felt my room, although I paid extra for 'Superior', was on the small side (I still wonder what I got extra for my money but there is not much of a definition available), the bathroom was 'okay', the bed reasonably comfy etc. Just nothing to write home about. The aircon unit, although efficient, was very loud and I turned this off to sleep and to take business calls! Breakfast is a continental style buffet, again 'okay'. As for the wi-fi, note that the 'free' or inclusive wi-fi advertised relates to 'slow' wi-fi (dial-up speed!), if you want reasonable wi-fi there is a charge of around $9/day. If I need to go back, this was my first trip to the area, I may well try elsewhere before booking here again. One further thing, if you require internet access on your last day, note that the hotel wi-fi only works if you have a room number so your access is lost at check-out, there is no facility to pay with a credit card for example. Read more

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This hotel is most definitely not a four star...but thinks it is with a fancy entrance hall and reception. Rooms are dark, not very well equipped with noisy air conditioning and patchy wi-fi. Apart from reception no one speaks a word of english...ordering room service was comical.They also charge for the wi-fi unless you want the free service which […] is about as fast as the old dial up. Very disappointed with the hotel given its four stars. Read more

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Certainly the rooms are small: but it's Rio and one is hardly pressed for a reason to go out. Professional staff are alert to provide advice and assitance at any time. Breakfast is superior to the 4 other South American facilities at which we stayed in the recent weeks. Location is as good as it gets, and even the bars on the beach are better in front […] of this hotel than elsewhere on Copacobana. Read more

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The service was not very good. Internet was not available for two days.

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I was very happy to stay in Colon hotel and really all the workers are so helpful and trying to do the best to keep everybody comfortable ... I really advice to choose it .... plus the perfect location near from everything ... thank you for everybody.

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Highly overpriced. Do no go by the pictures. The room was small, dark and noise. The air conditioner reminded me the subway platform in NYC, so noise it was. Children playing in the hallways at 7AM every day of my stay. The shower stall was dark and I got a lighter to confirm my suspicion: it was so filthy that I could write on the tiles. When I opened […] the window of my room to get some light in, I could only see a wall a few feet away. I had to leave the lights on, even during the day. They offer complimentary breakfast but, the dining room is so small that I couldn't help bumping into other guests. I asked for directions to get a bus to the airport. The front desk agent told me the bus stopes on the street right behind the hote. After waiting for over one hour for the bus, I realized it didn't stopped there but three blocks over. There are a few good things like the location on Posto 6, which is close to Ipanema, where you can find good restaurants open after hous. The bellman Junior has a million dollars smile and can give you good tips on where to go and things to do. There is a pool on the rooftop that has a great view of Copacabana but, the pool has to be the smallest pool I ever saw in my life. Did I mentioned that they charge for the use of the safe in the room? The mattres of the room 403 is sinking on the left side. Save yourself the aggravation and stay somewhere else. For the same price you can stay at several other places. Read more

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This was my first time visitng Brasil for me and my wife. When we were booking ou trip, we looked at several other Hotels which were a lot more expensive, did not include breakfast and the check in time was at 4pm. Our flight arrived early and we were able to check in at 9:30am and by 10am, we were already at the beach. The Orla Hotel is at a great […] location, right in front of Copacabana Beach. You literally wak across the street. Ipanema Beach is also very close, a few blocks away. The breakfast was amazing, a variety of fresh fruits and juices. The service was very good too. The rooms are a little small but very cozy and clean. But for us who were only in the Hotel to sleep and shower it was perfect. The Wi-Fi worked great, we had no problems getting service. It was very easy getting around, there were usually private drivers in front of the Hotel to take you anywhere around the City. The service from the staff was very professional and helpful. They even exchanged money for a lot better price than at the Aiport, so I would recommend changing it there. I would also recommend doing the "One day Tour" and watching the "Plataforma Show". But don't book the Tour from the Hotel because they are more expensive. At the beach, there are tourists guides handing out flyers for the tours which are cheaper. Rio is also very safe there are Police everywhere. I would defintely recommend the Orla Hotel to anyone, I know if we were to go back, we would book it again at the Orla Hotel. Read more

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Location is very good. Other than that, pretty much nothing good to say. They charge extra for everything, even for using the safe box. They rip you off if you call a taxi through the front desk, I suspect because they share profits with cab drivers.No point in staying here just because it is in front of the beach, since most rooms have patio views,if […] any, and are tiny and outdated,.There are much nicer hotels around the corner, or in other areas not far away from Copaabana and Ipanema beaches. I will never stay at this hotel again, and will definitely nor recommend it to anyone. Read more

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It was fenomenal!!! This hotel is very nice and pretty ubicated

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Shower was awesome - lots of pressure and hot water! Rooms are small - be prepared to have a room with a double bed and closet and desk and tv but there is really not much room between the bed and everything else. (Not a suprose for Rio). We were given a larger room (without asking) once they saw our luggage, which was very kind - but the second room.... […] they use a lot of HEAVILY scented laundry detergent (ok if you use Tide and whatever is advertised on TV - you'll be used to it) - but if you use Organic Unscented Soaps you will need your own covers. Also can smell chlorine or something from pool on roof. Windows simply look out onto other windows and walls (but this is typical Rio). Looks like hotel has been remodelled and renovated with new modern fixtures, counters, etc. Safe in room was nice feature. Has air conditioning. Free breakfast was good with nice clean fresh ambiance. Overall I think first room would have been more ambient and comfortable (no cleaning smells) but it would have had little room for our super big suitcases. Right across from beach on far end of Copacabana near Ipanema. Read more

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This hotel is in a very good location right on the beach. Easy walk to everything. Nice staff. I arrived at 9:30am and a room was ready for me at around 11. The rooms are quite disappointing. The aircon in my room did not work and nor did the in-room safe. wireless worked some of the time. No real room amenities to speak of, eg no iron. Bed uncomfortable […] and if you don't pay for ocean view, most likely your view will be if a brick wall. Read more

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Not at all as advertised, felt more like a hostel. Staff recommended a awful restaurant for lunch. In the shower I stood in a foot of water. Rooms look out onto a wall and do not have a view. Rooms incredibly dark and depressing.

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This hotel is in a great location and very convenient to the beach. The front desk staff spoke English and were able to assist me in everything I needed. The hotel is very narrow, and only 2 rooms per floor face the beach; most rooms will have only a tiny window facing another building's wall. Also like other big city hotels, the rooms are quite small, […] but clean and functional. They offer free internet at a slower speed and you can pay for faster access, but I found the free service to be fine. They also had outlets that accommodated US appliances. The pool/rooftop deck is beautiful and great for relaxing, but the pool is small (only about 12'x12'), so mostly just for soaking. The rooftop gym has a great view, but I don't think it was air conditioned and blasted by sun, so it would be intolerably hot in the summer. Read more

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This hotel is very nice and is across the street from Copacabana Beach. It is about a 10 minute walk to Ipanema Beach, so it is in a great location. You get to fully experience Ipanema Beach (which is the better of the two), without paying the high prices of the hotels on Ipanema. This hotel had alot of business people coming to stay, but also had a […] nice mixture of tourists as well. The condition of the hotel is excellent, the staff gave us amazing restaurant recommendations and were extremely helpful with planning excursions. We stayed at this hotel for 9 days. The breakfast buffet was amazing, featuring several types of juices, fruit, breads, sandwich meats and cheeses, even scrambled eggs and bacon. The coffee in incredible (coming from a tea drinker). They speak English, so communication with them was very easy. The pool has a breathtaking view of copacabana beach. I would definitely return to this hotel. Read more

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Poor condition. The air-conditioner is very noisy. Compared with comfort, the price is extremely high.

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Small but comfortable rooms, good service but not a 4 star hotel, maybe 3.5

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We were a family of five so we had to book two rooms which does get expensive. But they gave us rooms next to one another. The location was right next to the beach which was ideal for us. The view from the hotel roof was amazing. The pool only tiny however. Breakfast was very good. The major downside was the free WiFi......it was very slow and annoying. […] Our rooms were modern but not large in size. Read more

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This was my second visit to the Orla and I found that not much had changed from my first visit in June 2010. The location is very convenient to Ipanema and Copacabana. The staff is very helpful and even the bellhops speak english, making it very convenient.

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The hotel isn't presumptuous, but it is comfortable as can be, ideally located, and, above all, friendly and relaxed. The staff were invariably helpful, and clearly enjoy their jobs. We'll stay there again, next time.

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First time in Brazil and at Carnival and don't speak Portugese. The rate is higher during Carnival (as expected) but great experience! Hotel staff super helpful, friendly and understood English well. My breakfast favorites were fresh bread and fruit. We at dinner at the restaurant a couple times and little pricier that outside but nice and quiet atmosphere […] and service. Several per kilo (by weight) buffets in walking distance. No view from room window but slept mostly in the day time because of Carnival events. Beach right across the street! Small pool on roof and great view of Copacabana Beach! Close to Metro, Ipanema, markets and 24 hour food places. We changed dollars to Reals at the front desk, but there were some banks close by too. I felt safe because they had extra guys in the lobby checking that people were hotel guests. Pay extra 5 Real per day for using the safe and Bellhop has to unlock it. Bell hop was helpful in finding a cab big enough for our carnaval costumes! Remember to tip everyone helpful. I would visit Brazil, Carnival and this hotel again =) Read more

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I and my wife spent three nights in this hotel. We were very tired the night we have arrived and even didn't check the room before taking our luggage. It was simply a prison cell! Very small, the only window looking to the apartment toilets, no fresh air. The air condition was working very loudly and if you wish to turn off it and open the window other […] air conditioning motors voice come in- still no fresh air. And it was not clean enough (maybe just because the vacuum did not fit in the room!). After our complaints we moved to a better room with an ocean view but this time no French bed, it was a three bed room, but OK!. Breakfast was nice on small tables again. But the hotel is located just in between the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches which makes you forget once you are out. You can choose this hotel but first check your room! Read more

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very good location , rooms a litte bit small and old, breakfast very very good

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As you walk in you think it's a relatively fancy/good hotel and The hotel staff think it's a very fancy hotel and give you so much attitude! Very bad Service from the receptionists! and then our room was just awful! so dark and whole day we could smell neighbors fish cooking. The room was so tiny you couldn't move and we were supposed to have ocean […] side view but as many sides I could turn my neck I didn't see any ocean!!! the bathroom is very dark and very dirty! I found hair on the shower wall, on my towel and on my pillow. It was just disgusting! Thank god we were only staying one night here! Read more

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Small, somewhat dated but comfortable for location on beach.

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Great location; view from roof top was extraordinary! Included breakfast was hearty and delicious.

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Front desk was extremely helpful. All employees fluent in multiple languages. Location is ideal: directly on beach, reasonably close to tourist attractions and other beaches.

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Good quality hotel, well placed on Copacabana beach. Few steps away from Ipanema.

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This hotel sucks. It was like staying in a hostel

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Staff was rude. They push tours. TV did not work the entire time. Bed was horribly uncomfortable. Asked for taxi to Christ the Redeemer, staff said flat rate would be best. Paid flat rate of 35R. on way back from statue, paid taxi on meter and got back for 17R. Breakfast was good. Location is good. If you do not pay for ocean view, your window faces […] a brick wall. Read more

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The Pros - The location and breakfast is great. The view of Copacabana from the rooftop pool is amazing, especially at dusk. The Cons - The hotel needs some serious maintenance. Our room had plaster all over the wall. The windows are thin and needs better insulation. We were on the 9th floor (the hotel only has 13 floors), and with the noise of the […] traffic below it sounded like our window was open all night; which it was not. Verdict - If they offer a good rate and you're on a budget then stay here. Otherwise, pay a bit more for a better night's rest and look for another hotel. Read more

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Maybe it was that we were American, or that we walked in with backpacks instead of expensive suitcases, but for whatever reason, the staff at Orla Copacabana treated us without a shred of respect. They were consistently rude, not helpful at all if we had questions, and seemed to enjoy talking down to us. There are too many insults to list in this review, […] but some of the more egregious acts include: 1) 2 of our friends arrived early, but since the reservation wasn't under their name, they had to wait in the lobby for me to check in. In the meantime, they wanted to use the hotel's wi-fi, but the staff refused, and even yelled at them when they asked more than once. 2) More on the wi-fi...in order to access it, you have to login and then select what type of wi-fi you want. There is a free option and then one that costs money (why there is an option that costs money escapes me), and these buttons are right next to each other on the login screen. One of my friends accidently pushed the button for the non-free option, and immediately realizing her mistake, went to the front desk to ask that she not be charged. The staff, of course, refused, stating that it was out of their hands because the third party internet provider does not understand that buttons can sometimes be mistakenly pushed. My friend would have to pay the fee and there was nothing to be done. That in itself is ridiculous, but to make matters worse, when I checked out I also had the internet charge on my bill even though I definitely never pressed the pay-for-internet button. I refused flat out to pay for that charge, and the clerk at that time said ok. So clearly, the hotel could forgive a mistake with the wi-fi but just chose to give my friend a hard time 3) The best part of this hotel is a pretty decent buffet breakfast, however, you feel like you are in jail while you eat. The busboys are constantly hovering, and at first I thought it was to clean up quickly, but it's actually to prevent the guests fro Read more

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Overall I was very happy with this hotel. The staff was great and the morning breakfast included with the stay was fantastic. I also loved the little rooftop pool. My only complaint is that I had booked a room with a Queen size bed and when I go there the room had two twin beds. When I went down to the front desk to complain I was told that all rooms […] only have twin beds and to make the bed a queen they just push the beds together. I really doubt this is true but at that point I didn't argue because I was exhausted for a day of travel and just wanted to be settled. Read more

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Orla Copacabana Hotel was great! It was our first time in Rio and in this hotel and I honestly have no complaints. Gustavo, one of the hotel's staff was very friendly and gave us tons of information about tours in Rio. Copacabana Beach is right in front of the hotel, Ipanema beach (my favorite) is approximately 10 minutes away walking distance. Our […] room was very clean but kind of small, which was not a big deal anyway because we were always out. The pool on the last floor of the hotel is also very small, but the view from up there is incredible! You would be able to see the entire Copacabana beach, the Favela on the left hand side and the sugar loaf. If you go to Rio please visit Christ the Reedemer, the Sugar Loaf, a restaurant called Garota de Ipanema which means woman of Ipanema, and the Cathedral of San Sebastian, these places are incredible! The hotel staff is willing to give you information about tours to these places for a very cheap price! You must have a few Caipirinhas (brazilian drink) which are sold across the street from the hotel. There are restaurants very close by the hotel that sell delicious brazilian food and drinks as well! There are also Feirias which are outside small shops where people can buy things to bring back home, these are very popular in Rio. My boyfriend and I had a great time at Rio and would definitely visit again! Obrigado Brazil!! Read more

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I booked several hotels to stay at while in Rio and the Orla hotel was the best location. It was on Copacabana Beach which gave access to the shops and Atlantic Avenue and was also a few blocks from the better Ipanema Beach!!! You can also walk to the Lagoon (Largo de Freitas) from Ipanema Beach and enjoy a bike ride, walk, run or stroll along the circumference […] of the Lagoon which is approximately 8 km. From the Lagoon, you can see Christ the Redeemer and also have coconut stands and other venues. The staff at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating. They let me check in early and also let me check out a little late since I was going on a tour the day I checked out. I plan on going back very soon and this time will stay at Orla for the duration of my trip. Read more

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Orla is a great spot for beacg goers, whether to Copa or Ipanema. Clean rooms, clean bathrooms. Nice breakfast spread. Great views of beach and city from rooftop pool/deck. Staff spoke English and we booked a wonderful day tour of Rio at the reception desk. Wifi worked well in our room. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Rio.

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The hotel is well maintained and convenient. Good service for the price.

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