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Reviews of Royal Rio Palace Hotel 4 stars

Rua Duvivier, 82, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22020-020, Brazil

#220 of 365 hotels in Rio de Janeiro

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Review score

Based on 1100 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food

    everything except the food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was really convenient and the staff were extremely helpful. The place was also very clean and they did room service every day.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is outdated

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Centre of copacabana beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just some cosmetics of the room. Ceiling tiles not properly fitted and wall close to bathroom needed repairs/repainting.

    Very good breakfast, great location, great roof pool. Great restaurants within walking distance. Beach 2 mins away. Staff were amazing and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    wellness area needs renovation

    near the metro and beach, the pool bar, the breakfast options

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is extremely shallow

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall, the it’s a perfect hotel for the price. You have everything you need and the location is great. The hotel is a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt quite worn down and the doors/walls are very thin. Also, the breakfast doesn’t change except from juices and maybe one or two dishes.

    We liked the location - only a quick walk down the block to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location Great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym needs maintenance. Machines are broken. The rooms are indeed old. Bed sheets need change. I had booked a room with 2 beds and was given a one king bed room. Since our room had a window we could open side to side and had no smell we decided to stay there and ignore the fact that they gave us the wrong room. They do not speak English so come prepared to learn Portuguese We came during the Madonna concert so hotel was packed do not wait for the last hour to have breakfast you risk doing a huge line

    The location is perfect. It’s just 2 blocks from the beach. Drugstores, supermarkets, pizza restaurants just a few steps away. Elevators worked great and have a decent size. The breakfast is the best perk, great variety of options. The pool on the rooftop is a huge plus too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Charge for holding bags in the deposit 😰
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was the very first time I see a hotel charge to hold your luggage for few hours. This was a ridiculous decision to make money out of Madonna’s show weekend. I have been in hotels ranging from 1* to 6*, and this was the first time a hotel charges for this service which should obviously be a courtesy. And this was not only after checkout but also for those who arrived early and had to wait to check in. Of course they were also charging for early check-in and late check-out, even though many rooms were already ready when we arrived at 11:00. Ridiculously making money out of nothing and nowhere else in the world charges for holding a bag for 2 hours!

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel for a decent price close to Copacabana.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a slight improvement will be needed for the future, nonetheless enjoyed it.

    Very nice property, gym a bit outdated as well as the AC, but still a very pleasant stay, receptionists very helpful and lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Convinient and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was water leaking in the bathroom from the room above, the toilet had flushing problems, and there was no soap in sight. Despite notifying reception the morning, their promised assistance never materialised. Even after waiting patiently, the situation remained unresolved until my last night when they finally switched my room. The condition of the gym was disappointing. In contrast to the modern ambiance of the hotel, the gym appeared outdated and neglected, with old equipment and dirty windows detracting from the overall experience. An upgrade is certainly warranted to align with the standard

    The location couldn't have been bette - it was conveniently close to the beach, allowing for easy access to seaside relaxation. The room itself was both clean and spacious, providing a comfortable environment throughout my stay. The breakfast had a wide array of options available, catering to various preferences and dietary requirements, which I found to be both plentiful and delicious. Additionally, the breakfast area and reception exuded an exquisite ambiance, contributing to a inviting atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an enjoyable stay at Royal Rio Palace Hotel, with highlights being the breakfast and the lovely pool area. The room was basic but clean and the bathroom was very nice, with a jacuzzi bath. We stayed in two very similar hotels for 2 nights each, and this one had the superior pool area. The rooftop pool was a nice size for cooling off in (not big enough to swim lengths but hotel rooftop pools rarely are) and was well maintained, with a nice walkway over it. There were a few sun loungers (these were usually occupied by 9 am) and some tables and chairs (with parasols) by the pool. There was also a raised area with comfortable lounger-type seats with some shade, which were very nice to relax on. The bar served drinks and food (very expensive hotel-priced stuff). Pool towels were available free of charge. There was a gym area that had some basic equipment in, which I did not use. The breakfast was fantastic, buffet style, with a wide range of pastries, cakes, fruits, meats and cheeses, breads, scrambled eggs, sausage, plantain, and some other hot food. The juice wasn't great, perhaps watered down or something similar (it was the same at the other hotel we stayed at), but that was the only thing that slightly let it down. Overall I think the hotel offered a high level of luxury for the reasonable price it asked for. The location is also perfect, taking just a couple of minutes to walk to Copacabana beach straight down the road. We paid R$20 to store our bags at the hotel before check-in, which appears to be fairly standard.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location for short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room with Hot Tub (1 Double Bed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little outdated and didn't really match the photos. There was a constant humming sound in our room and there was lots of noise from other rooms and the hallway.

    Location is nice and central for Rio. Close walk to Metro and Copacabana beach. Breakfast had a nice choice and good quality. Staff were always quite helpful. Pool area is nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location for short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double Room with Hot Tub (1 Double Bed)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little outdated and didn’t really match the photos. There was a constant humming sound in our room and there was lots of noise from other rooms and the hallway.

    Location is nice and central for Rio. Close walk to Metro and Copacabana beach. Breakfast had a nice choice and good quality. Staff were always quite helpful. Pool area is nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Great Copacabana hotel, worth visiting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noice from the corridor from 6 o'clock in the morning, no sound proofing doors.

    Big rooms, Good selection of breakfast, Very polite staff, Close to the beach, Cleanliness of the rooms, Very good price on last minute booking. Great swimming pool and bar in the roof, very relaxing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing, safe and great customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room’s weren’t that clean and there were flying bugs in the shower

    Great location, great friendly staff and amazing breakfast selection. Loved the roof top bar and swimming area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent. Be careful with unsecurity. If you look like a gringo, most costs are doubled!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 14 nights

    The Free Taxi given from Booking is impossible to be use. The Taxi stays 45 minutes after the plane has landed. You never can take your suitcase before the 45 minutes. For me it took maybe 1.5 hour to 2 hours to receive my suitcase. The Free taxi was gone. If you have NO suitcase, you can use the free TAXI. INFO: A Uber cost 40 Real A Taxi can be 200 to 300 Real for Gringos like me ! :) You will learn fast the prices. Next time I know !

    Breakfast was excellent. The cleaning people are soo sweet, I gave them something before I left. The location is very central. I enjoyed a lot the gym and the swiminpool. Cuba Libre cocktail is the best !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money on copacabana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are small and crowded

    Decent breakfast. 2 min walk from Copacabana beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice pool and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room (1 double bed + 1 single bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything good

    Great pool small children play area breakfast very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and spacious room and bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with 1 Double Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness could be improved a bit and the hotel in general could be updated as it’s a bit old and dated

    Pool was fantastic and the staff were really helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Would recommend this hotel for families!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room (1 double bed + 1 single bed)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, during our stay there was a maintenance work above, which means that between 9-17 hours it was quite noisy, and bothering for us, especially as we were there with a 1 yo baby, so that we had to take some naps with the him. The hotel’s personnel offered us to change the hotel room, and I don’t think this it would be convenient..

    The hotel has an amazing location, its just 2 blocks from Copacabana beach, there is a great variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, etc, in front of the hotel there is a great Domino’s! The hotel’s personnels are doing a great job to give an excellent service for their visitors. I would also recommend the security, the neighborhood is perfect, too! The buffet breakfast is super tasty, there is a huge variety also.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Could have been more relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music in the terrace. Too loud. Dirty cigarette ashtrays all around. Terrace needs more employees cleaning as the restaurant has. (only one each time, to serve at the bar, make that money calculations, and… clean?)

    I like to swimming pool and the terrace views. I love the breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Worth the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Double Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect, has supermarket and pharmacies near by and is super close to the beach as well, feels super safe! The breakfast is OK, has loads of choices but everything we have tried does not taste that good :(

    Stayed in March 2024

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