New Review – Rio de Janeiro (Hilton Copacabana)

Booking

Brazil was my destination as part of an exciting flight deal. As I wanted to relax a little, I booked the onward flight to Rio de Janeiro at the same time.

In Rio it was clear that I wanted to be on the Copacabana, sun, beach and sea, what more could you want. At the time, the Hilton had a very attractive rate for a room with a view of the Copacabana. I booked the hotel for four nights via the website

Location

The location is really sensational, right on the Avenida Atlantica, so once across the street and you are at the famous Copacabana. Depending on which airport you choose, it takes between 15 and 45 minutes to get to the hotel. From the city airport Rio Santos Dumont you can be there in no time at all, from GIG the international airport you should calculate around three quarters of an hour depending on the time of day. Uber or a pre-organized shuttle is the safest way to get around, especially at night.

Check In

The check-in in the evening went smoothly and pleasantly. The hotel was explained to me and where it was relatively safe to stay during the day. As a Diamond Member, I received an upgrade to a suite.

Room

The first impression of the room is quite good. The good lighting is important when you come home at night. On the left is the bathroom with WC and whirlpool/shower. I was pleasantly surprised by the view from the bathroom. As usual, the most necessary care products (shower gel and shampoo) are available.

In the spacious room itself, there is a sofa as well as a large bed.

The TV with the relevant channels is easily visible from the bed. As usual, there is a safe, ironing board, coffee machine and a small selection of snacks.

Restaurant

Breakfast is available as a well-stocked buffet, for Diamond Members there is a separate dining area where requests for freshly prepared egg dishes are accepted. The generous buffet leaves nothing to be desired. The fresh fruits are a dream.

Amenities

The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center, which offers everything necessary for a workout, unfortunately without a view. But the rooftop pool is great, both heated and the pool bar offers everything you need for a relaxing evening. The food and drinks at the rooftop bar are excellent and fairly priced. The whole place looks classy and is well maintained, I used this area extensively every evening.

The spa area offers everything you need to relax, and the prices are fair here too.

Check Out

The check-out was again uncomplicated and friendly, and I then took an Uber to the next hotel.

Conclusion

You can tell the rooms are a bit old, but the location, service and staff make up for it. It was definitely not my last time there.