We spent two nights at the Sol Ipanema in high season, just after New Year's. At almost $300US per room, it was not cheap, but the ocean view was worth it. We booked on the Best Western website three months ahead. All the beachfront hotels were nearly sold out the week that we were there, and the Sol Ipanema was... more

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights in early January and it was great. We had an ocean view room and no complaints. It's right on the perfect stretch of Ipanema at Posto 9. There's a great kiosk right across the street from the hotel on the beach. The hotel provides free beach chairs, umbrella and towels. We... more

We reserved a room with queen double beds, ocean front , non-smoling for 2 nights. When we got our room, the air conditioner was not working. I was suffering from food poisoning from dinner the night before. For the next 3 hours, various workmen were in and out of the room trying to fix and finally replacing the air conditioner,... more

Went with my two brothers (all of us in our 20s) for Reveillon (New Years) 2009-2010. During the day, we situated ourseves at the Post 9 Beach. Literally, right across the street from the hotel. Great Location! Staying here is not staying at the best hotels in Ipanema/Leblon (those would probably be Caesar Park and the Fasano), but if you... more

We stayed in this hotel while on honeymoon. The hotel was perfect for our needs. The location is excellent right on the beach and there are plenty of places to eat and drink within an easy walk. Its also not that far to head to other parts of the city. Breakfast was fine even if the staff were a bit... more

The Sol Ipanema is perfectly located at the best beach in Brazil, Ipanema. It is not the very best hotel at 'the strip', but is is also not the most expensive! Rooms are clean, beds are comfortable, breakfast is fine and front desk service is very good (the Belgian guy who speaks his languages was very helpful!). In front of... more

Stayed here for one night at the end of a trip. Previous night was spent in Copacabana and Ipanaema is an infinitely better neighborhood. The hotel is in a great location, facing the beach and opposite Posta 9. The room was a great size, very modern and perfectly clean with a fantastic view along the beach. A couple of blocks... more

I was in brazil on business and went to rio for a weekend, staying at the Sol Ipanema. It was wonderful, the photos do not do justice. It reminded me of a 4-star hotel in europe... simple and small but clean and well appointed. Bathrooms have marble, the lobby is well lit and has a bar. The rooftop view is... more

We stayed here for a week and had a great experience. The location is fantastic, beautiful ocean views, the rooms are clean and modern with free internet, and the breakfast is complimentary and very good - all for a reasonable price. AND, the staff is wonderful and very honest. I left a valuable watch in the hotel safe on checkout,... more