I was sad to see so many negative reviews of Ipanema Inn. I was travelling alone and found all the staff very helpful and friendly. the location was great, 1 block from the beach and a few minutes from the lake with great bars and shops around. Tthe rooms were clean, the bathroom was lovely with a power shower. cable... more

Fantastic location - just great. Hotel nice & clean, that is where it ends. If your care about your personal possessions, belongings & cash etc, it's best not to leave your key with reception when you leave your hotel. If you want cooperation or want to speak to the general manager if you have a problem or have trust in... more

The rooms and breakfast area are basic but clean. Breakfast was good. The staff was very helpful. We lost the key to our safe and they called for us every single place where we could possibly have lost them. Situation is perfect - close to the hotest spot on Ipanema beach, shops and restaurants. One negative point: The safe closes... more

We were in Rio for 6 nights over New Year's eve, so every hotel in town was jacking up their rates by 2-3 times their standard rates. Ipanema Inn was no different, we paid $1500USD (not including service charge) for those 6 nights. And to think that we paid $250 per night and got the room we got (I'd say... more

Good things about the hotel: location, shower, breakfast, some of the staff members were very friendly. Bad things: room is dark, bedspread and curtains are old and awful looking, mattress needs to be replaced, the air conditioner is controlled by the front desk, room floor always seems to be wet, maybe due to the humidity? This hotel room is like... more

It is steps away from the Ipanema beach. The neighborhood has a lot of shops and restaurants too. The hotel itself does not offer anything in terms of amenities. The rooms are small, but clean. Not much in terms of decor. Very basic bed and chairs only. They lock the main entrance after dark. The bell boy has to let... more

The hotel staff was very helpful. We encountered no problems. The room was a bit small for my american taste, but when I got my head out of the clouds and realized I wasn't in the states I found the room to be just what I needed. There is however a 10% fee they charge that isn't really mentioned anywhere... more

When I'm in Rio, I'm primarily on the beach by day and enjoying nightlife by night, so I want to avoid spending a lot of money on a luxury hotel. What I DO need is a quiet, clean room with air conditioning, a sleepable bed and a reliable hot shower. Ipanema Inn provides everything I need for what I regard... more

This was my second annual stay at the Ipanema Inn during Carnaval in Rio. The hotel is located about a half block from my favorite beach in the whole world, Ipanema. My rooms (stayed in 2 different ones due to an extension in the trip) were kind of old, although it looked like the bathrooms were updated recently. Rooms were... more