RARO Ipanema Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1089 reviews)
Rua Saint Roman 222 , Rio de Janeiro , br

Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Massage services
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Excellent service
Cons:
Breakfast variety could improve
Some maintenance issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some reviews mentioned issues with room renovation and maintenance.
Service
9.23
Many guests highlighted the warm and attentive service from staff, especially Robert and Bruno.
Location
8.77
Guests appreciated the central location, but noted the hill climb to the hotel could be daunting.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms were described as quirky, clean, and comfortable, with beautiful views.
Amenities
8.75
Rooftop pool and terrace were praised, although some maintenance was ongoing.
Value for Money
8.71
The overall experience was considered a good value given the amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast variety and dining options could be improved based on several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.93
Guests enjoyed their stay and found the hotel to be a unique gem in Ipanema.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 21:38

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
L'Homme de Rio Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and bar for guests to relax and unwind in style. The rooms are elegantly furnished with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private balconies in selected rooms.

Convenient Services
Guests can enjoy a 24-hour front desk, shuttle service, room service, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The hotel ensures a comfortable stay with free toiletries, bed linen, and towels provided in every room.

Prime Location
Situated near iconic landmarks like Copacabana Beach, Arpoador Beach, and Ipanema Beach, L'Homme de Rio Boutique Hotel offers easy access to the best of Rio de Janeiro. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury and convenience at our hotel.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SDU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1089 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Ernst solo_traveller de
10
Amazing! An oasis of peace!
Pros:

It was a beautiful place and very calm, which is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city. The views are absolutely phenomenal and the people very friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
Chic, stylish stay with amazing views and friendly owner and staff. 5 stars.
Pros:

Very chic and stylish hotel in an amazing location. The rooftop bar is the pièce de résistance with stunning views.

Cons:

If I’m being picky, the walk from lower street level is a shift but it does negate the need for a gym - some kinda liked it.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple gb
8
Pros:

Pool was lovely, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!

Cons:

The stairs to the pool are very many so in the heat it’s very tiring to go up there. We had to change rooms at the beginning because the water smelled of sewage and the room was very outdated and old.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Steffen solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Eine wunderschöne Oase mitten in der Stadt. Man fühlt sich sofort zuhause.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Zelinsky solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Dong couple us
3
Pros:

Breakfast was good, with eggs and tapioca pancakes to order. Staff was friendly and great, and they spoke English! Pool had a nice view. Free bottle of water in the room.

Cons:

LOCATION!! This was totally unclear from the site, but it is located near the entrance of a favela. Like many people, I had an Uber driver refuse to drive up. During daytime, the walk is fine, but during night, I felt unsafe walking up. I'm sure overall it is fine and tourists generally don't get hurt, but my tolerance for risk is quite low when traveling, and I felt incredibly unsafe in the area, and this prevented me from leaving the hotel past dark. It was also incredibly hard to find when checking in on the first da, because there are no signs that there is a hotel, and you have to press a button to be allowed to enter.

Inside the hotel, it felt safe, and it was decorated nicely. However, there are a lot of stairs (wasn't a problem for me, but could be for other guests). The sound-proofing was horrible, and I could hear every noise coming from the hallway. The room was not fully clean, as I found a used floss pick on the floor.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Rosita couple fr
10
Excellent séjour chez RARO !
Pros:

Le personnel de l’établissement est toujours disponible, nous nous sommes senties vraiment à la maison. Le petit déjeuner est très bon et la vue depuis la piscine époustouflante.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Monika Simona solo_traveller de
10
Wunderbares Hotel für Städtetrip und Strand- und wenn es regnet- einfach im Hotel bleiben
Pros:

Traumhaft schön, gute Lage, gutes Frühstück und sehr aufmerksames Personal

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Luca couple ch
7
Nettes Boutique Hotel mit sehr freundlichem Personal.
Pros:

Das Gebäude hat einen sehr schönen Flair und das Personal ist sehr nett. Das Zimmer war sauber. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist einmalig. Frühstück war auch sehr gut.

Cons:

Im Bad hat es Schimmel bei den Silikondichtungen. Auch die Wände im Zimmer haben Anzeichen für Schimmel. Die Lage ist nicht ganz ideal, da das Hotel an der Zufahrtsstrasse einer Favela liegt.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Megan couple gb
8
Lovely hotel! short taxi or walk down to city center but it's definitely a taxi back up the hill.
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and spoke English which helped us so much. The room number 2 had a great view with a sunny balcony and the bed was very comfortable. The pool and pool bar on the upper level, although there were a lot of steep steps to get to it, was worth the effort as the view across Rio was amazing. The breakfast was very good, omelette, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, breads, cakes were all good.

Cons:

Some Taxi drivers were not keen to take you up the very steep long hill to the hotel which can be a huge problem so make sure you have it agreed with the taxi drive before taking your ride as we had to pull our luggage up the hill. Also if you have any difficulty in walking up steep stairs then perhaps this is not the hotel for you. However, if you can climb stairs the hotel, staff and facilities are worth the effort, we had 4 nights and loved it.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Remi solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Toutrie

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Samuel couple ch
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
10
Pros:

The staff could not be nicer and were very helpful with recommendations in the area. We felt safe in the area and it was close to the beach along with lots of bars and restaurants. The pool was also lovely and quiet during the day with an amazing view out to the sea and sugarloaf.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Franck extended_group fr
8
Très bien idéalement placé. Très bon boutique hôtel
Pros:

L’emplacement, la deco, la vue, le rooftop, les chambres spacieuses, le personnel adorable

Cons:

Shampoing et gel douche, lit 140,

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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luca_f couple gb
9
Rooftop with a view
Pros:

A beautifully styled and tastefully designed property, with stunning communal areas. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooftop swimming pool area was wonderful.

Cons:

The blinds didn’t adequately block the morning light, and the bathroom would benefit from some refurbishment.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller fr
9
Une parenthèse enchantée !
Pros:

Le toit terrasse est inoubliable, la chambre charmante et le personnel adorable. Un parfait écrin au cœur de Rio.

Cons:

J’aurais aimé des rideaux occultants : la lumière est très forte dès l’aube…

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Marie couple ch
9
Pros:

Belle grande chambre avec vue sur le Pain de sucre. Même si elle mériterait un rafraîchissement elle a beaucoup de charme. Personnel très sympathique.
Petit déjeuner correct sur une belle terrasse arborisée. Magnifique et grand rooftop avec piscine.

Cons:

Le quartier non loin des favelas peut un peu inquiéter au début, mais le personnel nous a rassuré et il est effectivement possible de descendre au centre d’Ipanema à pied sans problème.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn couple fr
10
Super emplacement, propre, confort et services au top
Pros:

Super emplacement, propre, cadre très sympa sur la terrasse. Service au top, toujours aidant et souriant (parlant très bien anglais)

2026-04-17 via Nuitee