ibis Rio de Janeiro Botafogo

I was looking for a place to get acclimated to Rio after my arrival that was safe, near some friendly restaurants and cafes, and close to a metro stop so that I could get into downtown and visit Pequena África. There a few options in Flamengo and Botafogo, and in the end, my familiarity with the Ibis chain in Europe and Africa led me to opt for this hotel. Good choice. As expected, it is modern and rather minimalist, with a clientele that skews a little (but not too) young. The room was comfortable, and the TV, AC, and bathroom stuff all worked fine. The staff was pleasant, and I liked the bar/waiting area off the reception. The best part was the location: a few steps from some great bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and a wonderful bookstore-cafe (Livraria da Travessa) on the way to the nearby Botafogo station (Lines 1 & 2). That whole area around Praça Nelson Mandela is jumping (safely) at all hours with outdoor eating and drinking places, markets, etc. Plus, the scenic beach, with its view of Sugarloaf, is only a couple of blocks away.

The location is nice and safe. Locating on the main road makes it easy to Uber in and out. The restaurant is clean and with many tables and seats. The breakfast is nice and diverse. The staff are friendly.

Location is great, staff is very nice and friendly and helpful, room is very clean, lots of breakfast options.

The location of the is very central to most tourist areas and the hotel is well maintained. The early check-in option when available is a plus.

The location is great, you can walk to many places in Botafogo! We cycled along the beaches and explored all of Rio's amazing sights. The staff is very nice and the rooms are very clean.