Name: Hotel Arpoador
Address: 177 Rua Francisco Otaviano 22080-046, Rio de Janeiro, BR
Price range: From $198

Hotel Arpoador, Rio de JaneiroHotel Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $198 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Arpoador is a 4-star boutique hotel situated between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. It sits within walking distance of the Girl from Ipanema Park. The property contains 49 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, flat-screen televisions, and Wi-Fi. Guests can use the rooftop terrace, the outdoor heated pool, or the spa facilities. On-site dining includes a restaurant and bar serving local dishes, alongside a complimentary breakfast. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for guest use. While the location is central for beach access, the guest rooms are small in size.What stands out

Close to Ipanema and Copacabana

Complimentary bicycles provided

Heated outdoor pool

On-site restaurant and spa

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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