Yes they have done the inimaginable. They have turned an otherwise ok hotel into a trap. The hotel sold half its area to a construction company, and they start building at 7 am everyday, including Saturdays. The hotel had a lovely outside area which is now gone. The pools have been diminished and relocated to right next to the room... more

I have always enjoyed this hotel and the staff. I find the staff friendly and knowledgeable. They are always able to help me have a great time. I have been at the hotel for 4 different Carnival's and always had a great time in part due to the wonderful staff. The hotel pool is wonderful and fun to swim it.... more

Two stays in July and August 2009 for a total of 5 nights. It is true that the location is not central, after Leblon beach. But the free shuttle of the hotel works well, and the paper available with the time table explains clearly the pick up places along the beaches for the return trip, and the price of the... more

We spent 5 days in the Intercontinental for a conference. Compared to other hotels in Rio, the rooms were clean and comfortable- exactly what you would expect from an upscale hotel in the states. Our major complaint was the staff. Most of the younger (less than 30) employees were extraordinarily friendly and helpful. They seemed pleasant and amused by our... more

Very close to the ocean with a good view from most rooms, the Intercontinental has potential. Unfortunately, the hotel is run down. With single pane aluminum sliding glass doors in a humid climate, there is mold on the ceiling and of course soundproofing from the outside is not what it should be. The rooms are small, the bathrooms are small,... more

This spring break (US), my wife and I took 18 college students on a travel study program to Rio. I am very glad we ended up staying at the Intercontinental. The hotel's group reservations department readily granted my requests that made our week-long stay very pleasant. Our plane landed in Rio at 8 a.m. and by 10:30 a.m. the hotel... more

Like many hotels in the ICH Group it is getting a little tatty - scuffed and worn furniture and fittings in the rooms etc. The bathroom was especially hideous. However the rooms were large and clean, the staff friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. I pre-arranged an airport pickup for US$50, and used the same reliable and friendly... more

We stayed 4 nights in this hotel and were not impressed. In our room the carpet was in need of a clean, the bed was old, and bathroom in need of an update. The terrace was not an inviting and comfortable place to sit. There was water leaking through a light fitting in our room which was not fixed during... more

I spend at least half of my nights in hotels mainly in North America and Europe - some of the comments that i saw here really suprised me. First of all the service is fantastic, the location is relaxed with an amazing beach (you can jump into a cab and get into the mix fast enough if you need the... more