Just spent a week at this hotel. Superb view of Copacbana beach. Although there was a refurbishment going on in the public space, it never interfered with my stay. It isn't up to the standard that I'm used to at JW Marriott when I go to the US, but it's damn good for Rio, where standards can be very low.... More

The location is great. Right across from the Copacabana beach, we staid for vacation and enjoined the good beach facilities that are available for hotel guests. Our main problem was the room that faced the interior atrium, with no outside window and day light. In compensation the roof top swimming pool and deck as nice views of the city. The... More

I agree with the review posted earlier this month entitled "Shouldn't be Called a JW". The staff was lovely and my 11 night stay was without incident. However, the building itself is squeezed in between two other high rise towers which means that "rooms with a view" are very limited. Most face out onto an internal atrium making for a... More

You will get exactly what you expect - a nicely cared for property, good service, all the amenities and helpful staff. I don't want to make this sound like a negative at all. But it is what you expect from a Marriott. The location is great. Right across from the beach and there are plenty of restatrants in the neighborhood.

I stayed there for both business and pleasure and had a delightful time. The location is perfect, you walk out and you are on Copacabana beach, what else do you need? Located very near Ipanema and Lapa (for a good night out). The sushis in the Japanese are absolutely delicious and you must taste them. The executive lounge is great... More

I hesitate to write this review because the staff was so nice and tried so hard. The problem is that the property itself is old and dated and in my h umble opinion, not fixable. They are in the middle of a renovation to the public areas, so that should help, but the problem is the rooms. Most face an... More

Having stayed for five nights (6th to the 10th May 2013) I have to say the Marriott provided a good level of service with a reasonable quality and variety of food on offer. It's not cheap nor what you would consider value for money but in this part of the city, the hotels are expensive by comparison to UK or... More

Over valued currency, high demand, upcoming World Cup & Olympics, whatever the reason, overall prices in Brazil and particularly Rio are ridiculously high. We´re talking close to $US 20 for an average cheeseburger & coke at the hotel! This was my first stay at this JW and I found the infrastructure in general just ok. The staff was attentive, and... More

I earned Marriott Platinum in 2012 basically through a series of stays between April and November at this hotel, and have just stayed another five nights on the points earned. Updated observations: 1. Price - Rio has gone crazy in the last few years, and whereas I remember first staying here for US$90 a night with a Copacabana view room... More