Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza

great location, couple of minutes from ipanema beach and in a lively neighborhood. went in early december and weather was mostly sunny. hotel restaurant is pretty decent, the rooftop pool has spectacular views, workout room leaves something to be desired, but mostly the location is why to stay here

One block from Ipanema beach. Very nice. Large complementary breakfast buffet. Although, I''ve been to other Golden Tulip and this one wasn't as nice, as well maintained. Here you pay for the location.

hotel was in a great position, nice size room and great service.

Room costed a lot per night and was expecting a true 5 star or a true boutique hotel experience as was described but it all turned out to be a miss. Rooms were extra small, bathrooms smaller, very outdated bathrooms and had stain marks on the bed sheets and wash basin, toilet and bath tub. However, the hotel staff were friendly, helpful. Location is a plus. Good food especially the Asian restaurant had good choices. Buffet breakfast was included. Having said that, I Wouldn't stay there again due to unclean bathrooms, smaller size.

The holtel was amazing and It was very close to the beach and they also had an amzing breakfast

We love this hotel! We were able to feel like locals, walking and bar hopping among very cool places and always feeling safe; the hotel personnel was helpful and attentive with the recommendation about places to go and eat. The restaurant serves the best sushi I tried in my life! Specially good with the 20% off vaucher the hotel gave to each of us at the check in. Check the swimmingpool at the top flor.... The view is breath taking. At the Ipanema Plaza you are a short and safe block of a lot of great places.... Some suggestions are: 1. Garota the Ipanema Bar is only one block away. Try the Picanha Brasileira 2. Opium, the hotel restaurant is excellent! Try the Exotico sushi platter. This plate has different kind of fish with curry, passion fruit and mango filings.... To die for! 3. Devassa, another bar, is accross the street and open until 2 am 4. The beach is only a block away... It is in the Posto 9... The coolest and hottest beach of all! 5. Shopping is plenty and fun a block away in the Rua Visconde de Piraja. 6. The best churrasqueria is 2 blocks away: Porcao 7. On Sundays, the Hippie Fair is 2 blocks... A must to see We definitely will come back!

The Ipanema Plaza is ideally situated a block from Ipanema beach and within blocks of the central shopping area of Ipanema. The reception staff are helpful and courteous and speak english fluently. The hotel is a bit tired especially the bathrooms but the rooms are well sized and comfortably furnished and they are apparently making efforts to upgrade the place. This is definitely no more than a 3 star property. The morning breakfast buffet is plentiful and offers a great sampling of the tropical fruits of the region. There is a smallish pool and deck on the roof and a very small fitness room. There are a number of full service gyms two blocks away if you want a real workout while you are in Ipanema. WiFi internet access is 35 reals per day which is a little steep but if you want to stay connected it functions well. If location to the beach is what you are looking for this is the hotel for you - if you want luxury accomodations - look elsewhere.