RARO Ipanema Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1043 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 1043 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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Edmund couple gb
9
Excellent location and great staff with stylish and comfortable rooms. The views from the rooftop pool and bar are spect
Pros:

Friendly staff, great rooftop views, stylish and comfortable rooms

Cons:

A little bit noisy at night due to location

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Ramiro couple ar
1
Pros:

Me pareció una zona insegura y no quisieron devolverme la reserva q fue realizada en el mismo dia

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Stephane couple pa
6
Cons:

The hotel is in need of some updating; however, the new owner advised us that renovations are currently in progress. It is also worth noting that access to the pool requires climbing 110 steps, which was not disclosed beforehand.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Sinan solo_traveller ae
7
Pros:

Great staff , great location, lovely interior design

Cons:

There were bed bugs, i got bit a few times unfortunately.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Oliver solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous views, fantastic staff - hard to fault really
Pros:

Fantastic property, amazing views, stylish interior. The staff were super friendly and remembered your name.

The owner’s dog is pretty awesome too.

I liked it so much I will most likely stay here again on my return.

Note on location: I was initially apprehensive about walking into town as it’s a bit tucked away up a quiet street - however it was actually fine for walking to the beach / bars. No problems

Cons:

I was a little disappointed the pool bar wasn’t open at any point during my stay - I imagine because of the wet weather. I was hoping to enjoy a caipirinha with the most amazing views the property has to offer.

Other improvements I could suggest are to ensure bottled water is replenished every day, as well as the nespresso capsules

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple fr
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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giulia couple it
9
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Jeroen couple nl
10
Pros:

Amazingly friendly and helpfull personel
Beautiful view and roodtop terrace + pool

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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julia couple fr
10
Home away from home
Pros:

Le personnel est adorable, très attentif, et présent. La responsable des lieux, Chelsea, est un vrai rayon de soleil ;)
La décoration de l'hôtel est faite avec goût, et la terrasse avec la piscine et le bar offrent une vue splendide et incomparable ! La terrasse de notre chambre face au levé de soleil nous laissera un souvenir inoubliable, tout comme la gentillesse des personnes qui gèrent ce lieu. L'hotel est une oasis au milieu de la ville, où seul le bruit des oiseaux et le calme sont présents.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Giovanni solo_traveller it
3
Caro... immotivatamente
Pros:

La camera era accogliente, gradevole e di grandi dimensioni

Cons:

La posizione, a parte la vista è infelice. La colazione molto poco variegata e con prodotti non sempre freschissimi. Il giorno prima del mio arrivo, ho chiesto tramite booking un'eccezione per la cancellazione della prenotazione o la sua modifica a causa del volo cancellato per sciopero nazionale. La struttura ha negato la richiesta e, dopo varie concessioni e 20 h di viaggio sono arrivato ugualmente, per evitare di perdere l'intero importo. Sebbene sapessero che sarei arrivato presto e che avevo espresso il desiderio di fare una doccia, ho aspettato per oltre un'ora in reception e non mi è stato offerto neanche un bicchiere d'acqua dalla persona alla reception che, non è stata per nulla piacevole nei modi

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Thibaut couple fr
8
Hôtel plein de charme avec très belle décoration
Pros:

L’hôtel est dans une ancienne maison très belle, entouré d’un magnifique jardin, tout est très beau. Le personnel est adorable! Il ya une magnifique vue de la terrasse avec piscine et bar! La literie est très confortable et tout est parfaitement propre. L’hôtel est situé en hauteur donc assez calme (mais ça monte un peu il faut le savoir)

Cons:

Les chambres mériteraient un petit coup de jeune. (Fenêtre avec un peu plus d’isolation du bruit) Le petit déjeuner est moyen.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Laurence Finaud-Turc couple fr
9
Pros:

Le design de l'hôtel, son agencement et son confort étaient top. Sans parler du toit terrasse/piscine exceptionnel ! Les chambres supérieures étaient très agréables et fonctionnelles, avec du cachet. Je tiens tout particulièrement à souligner la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel. Adorable ! Quant à l'emplacement géographique de l'hôtel, au pied de la favela, cela ne nous a posé aucune souci. Un charme fou !

Cons:

Bien que très confortables et agréables, les chambres mériteraient un petit coup de fraîcheur, notamment la salle de bains.
Petit bémol : le petit déjeuner. Pas du tout à la hauteur de la prestation : gâteau semi-industriel, confiture bas de gamme, peu de choix....

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Luka solo_traveller hr
10
Odlično iskustvo koje bih svakako ponovio.
Pros:

Osoblje, lokacija, uslužnost.....osjećao sam se kao kod kuće. Divno iskustvo. Uredno i ćisto. No, osoblje je bilo za svaku pohvalu uvijek na raspolaganju. Ponovno bi bookitrao.

Cons:

Sve je bilo super.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Beatrice extended_group it
7
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
10
This hotel is a gem. One of those little finds you thank the heavens you found!
Pros:

The breakfast was great! Having Breakfast in the little courtyard was the best start to the day. The location was on a small street about 3 minutes' walk to one of the most central spots in Ipanema. If you like coffee, there is a place that sells Australian-style coffee just around the corner. The rooftop pool, the cute courtyard, and the staff. All top class.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Brocart solo_traveller fr
9
The beautiful oasis
Pros:

I had a beautiful stay in the RARO, great location, amazing view from the room, nice rooftop with swimming pool and bar, big confy room, friendly staff and very nice decoration.

Cons:

Theres nothing I didn't like apart the fact that I had to leave at some point !

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Ansheladevi couple nl
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Carlota couple de
8
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Arnaud couple fr
10
Magnifique endroit, très bien placé, avec un personnel fantastique.
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Azevedo solo_traveller us
7
Bruno was amazing! He should be a manager
2026-02-24 via Nuitee