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85.5EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
4,832 guest reviews analysed
Avenida Vieira Souto 460, Ipanema, RIO DE JANEIRO, 22420006, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
EMPTYJET Consensus
81.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 4,832 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- beach
- business
About Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is a 170-room Sofitel property in Rio de Janeiro with a private beach club and a rooftop infinity pool. The hotel lists 5 stars and offers dining that includes Lasai, a two Michelin-starred regional restaurant, plus Kosta and its bar. Spa facilities feature Sofitel Spa with KOS Paris treatments. Business and events needs are served with a business centre and meeting rooms, while a fitness centre and 24-hour room service are also available.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its central Rio de Janeiro location, 170 rooms, a private beach club, rooftop pool and a two Michelin-starred restaurant, combined with Sofitel Spa and business facilities.
Key facts
- Keys
- 170 rooms
- Brand
- Sofitel
- Check-in / out
- 12:00
- Architecture
- Reimagined by renowned architect Patricia Anastassiadis as Sofitel’s flagship South American hotel
- Type
- City, Beach
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — private beach club
- Swimming pool — From the rooftop infinity pool, Ipanema stretches out below
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: restaurant
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Lasai, a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Rio de Janeiro
- Multiple restaurants — Lasai; Kosta
- Bar — Order a drink at Kosta, settle into a sun lounger and stay for sunset
- 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: room_service
Services
- Business centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: business_center
- Meeting rooms — JSON-LD amenityFeature: meeting_rooms
Wellness
- Spa — Experience a journey of relaxation and renewal at our luxury hotel spa in Rio de Janeiro
- Fitness centre — evidence: the gym has premium Technogym equipment for cardio, strength, and mobility
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 20 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
-22.9863, -43.2073Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDUprimary | Santos Dumont AirportRio de Janeiro · Large | 10 km | ≈ 22 min | Fly here |
| RRJ | Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho AirportRio de Janeiro · Medium | 17 km | ≈ 32 min | Fly here |
| GIG | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International AirportRio De Janeiro · Large | 20 km | ≈ 36 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official brand / collection siteBrand16 fields
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