Rio Othon Palace Hotel, Rio de JaneiroRio Othon Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 88 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.4. Rooms from about $114 a night (cached, not a live quote).Rio Othon Palace is a four-star hotel situated directly on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The building contains 586 rooms across 30 floors and provides views of the ocean and Sugarloaf Mountain. Facilities include a rooftop pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and a business centre. Guests can choose from several dining options, including a breakfast buffet. The location offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, and public transport. It suits travellers looking for a central beachfront base. While the hotel offers a prime location, some guests have noted that the room furnishings can feel modest.What stands out

Direct access to Copacabana Beach

Rooftop pool with ocean views

On-site fitness centre and spa

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Modest room furnishings

Occasional air conditioning issues

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