Name: Rio Design
Address: Rio de Janeiro, BR

Rio Design, Rio de JaneiroRio Design in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 100 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.3.Rio Design is a 4-star boutique hotel situated 30 metres from Copacabana Beach. It contains 66 soundproofed rooms featuring a modern aesthetic, air conditioning, and cable TV. Guests can access a rooftop swimming pool, a gym, and a sauna. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast and offers on-site laundry and shopping services. Its position allows for walking access to local dining, entertainment, and public transport links. This property suits travellers looking for a design-led stay near the coast, though some guests have noted issues with building maintenance and cleanliness. The rooms are spacious and include free Wi-Fi.What stands out

Close to Copacabana Beach

Rooftop swimming pool and gym

Complimentary breakfast included

Soundproofed guest rooms

Watch out for

Building maintenance issues

Inconsistent cleanliness

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