Stayed 4 nights on business. Very busy lobby, lots of large tour buses, etc. Negatives: - room was very small (1 king bed just about filled the room, tiny work desk that also held the 20" TV, shower only quite small) - beds are very, very firm, to the point of discomfort - noisy, with thin walls and wood floors,... more

You pay a lot of money to go to Rio so you need a good hotel to make your stay as comfortable as possible. This hotel was perfect if you don't want to pay the extortions at the Palace. It is definatly 5* as you get at feet service from the moment you walk in. They refil your glass after... more

The Plaza Copacabana is a great hotel. The service was exceptional. From the front desk to the bell hoppers, everyone was really helpful. Whenever I had a question or concern, they went above and beyond the call of duty to address it for me. One night, at 3am, I wanted to get food. I went to the front desk and... more

The Plaza hotel is an absolute gem of a hotel and despite being on a busy road, the interior is extremely quiet. The hotel is only a 3 mintue walk from Copacabana beach and the main shopping mall is only a 10 mintue walk away. The staff were very friendly who spoke good english and went out of their way... more

Not a particularly nice hotel. The apartments opposite can see in to your room so you have to keep the curtains closed. The food was dreadful although the restaurant staff were so helpful. I would not stay here again. They also charged me $200 dollars a night so I would be interested to know what the $109 rooms look like.... more

Spent 14 nights here and loved it. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. The staff are very efficient and polite. The hotel is in a good location if you wish to visit other areas of the city.The metro is nearby and is clean and safe. We also used the buses regularly. There are plenty of good restaurants nearby... more

A really nice hotel with very nice staff. Unfortunately the staff are paid peanuts. Be generous with tips. I tipped the maid $10 and she was nearly on her knees with thanks. There is a breakfast room manager and other staff who challenge you if you try to take food out from breakfast (fruit etc.). Just say, 'Oh that's very... more

I stayed in this hotel shortly after it opened, and having read the other reviews I felt I just had to say how happy I am that standards have been maintained. This hotel has by far the friendliest staff I've encountered in my travels. And I've stayed in some posh, 5* hotels in Europe on business. I rate this hotel... more

I got a good deal on this hotel for $101 a night including taxes, and I think the hotel was great for the price. The location was on the far side of Copacabana so it was a bit of a trek to Ipanema but not terrible. The hotel is safe as there are always guards keeping an eye out for... more