Hotels in Rio

[Shax]

Hi all,

Can I ask which hotels would you guys recommend in Rio? I have a trip coming up next month but haven't booked a hotel yet as I'm torn between staying near Ipanema or Copacabana. Help please! 😅

This will by my first trip to Rio, so I'm planning to check out the saunas and bars. I know a lot of the bars are around Ipanema, but the saunas seem to be scattered around in terms of location.

For now, I'm looking at either Arena Ipanema, Orla Copacabana or Grand Mecure.

[floridarob]

Be aware that MANY hotels and Airbnb don't allow guests....be sure you confirm before booking.

Are you looking for gay4pay places or gay4gay?

Because Ipanema is just too far from the GP places, in my opinion.

I'm a fan of Atlantico because of the lax guest policy, but it might be changing. Last time I stayed there, the night reception person told me they let me bring people back because I'm a long time guest, it's changed into a more family oriented hotel so maybe they might be more restrictive like others??

if looking at airbnb's, check the rules section...if they state no visitors except those that are listed on the rental....skip it.

[Shax]

1 hour ago, floridarob said:

Be aware that MANY hotels and Airbnb don't allow guests....be sure you confirm before booking.

Are you looking for gay4pay places or gay4gay?

Ah, I didn't know that. I'm looking for a mix of both, but definitely will be bringing in guests to my room. I'll try and email those hotels to check their policy on this but thanks for the head's up. If anyone knows any recommendations for guest-friendly hotels, please let me know.

I generally prefer not to opt for Airbnbs as I like the services that come with a hotel room. But may have to look into this option if hotels don't allow guests over.

[Xclay]

6 hours ago, Shax said:

.... This will by my first trip to Rio, so I'm planning to check out the saunas and bars....

So perhaps it will be your first trip to Brazil (since most people seem to go to Rio first)? 

If so, be extra cautious about bringing people back to your place. You'll find a lot of posts here that are worth spending an hour reading about the pros, cons, risks, tips. I'm not trying to spark that debate again and some veterans say "no problem" bringing money guys you don't know to your place. But, especially for newbies, some prudence is advised! 

UPDATE:
Just looked at your interesting posts on Asia, Colombia, and São Paulo, so you are certainly not a newbie. NEVERMIND!