Ipanema Inn, Rio de Janeiro

Superb location & clean hotel. Front of house security has a lot left to be desired. I wouldn't leave your room key at reception nor would I leave any valuables in your room. Make sure you have travel insurance and the telephone number of your country's consulate/embassy at hand - you might need it.

This hotel is in an excellent location being 1-1/2 blocks from the beach as well as being located in the middle of an upper class shoping neighborhood that goes on and on. Restaurants are located all around it. The neighborhood is very safe.There is a restaurant in the hotel as well as a gift shop that excels in native art not like the made in "CHINA" type. great for couples, however it does not have a pool so the kids would be disapointed. It basically is like a european hotel...a clean place to sleep...your best bet is to make resurvations by FAX or the internet. Becaause rates are low, the expedia type systems never seem to be able to make reservations on their systems. Rooms are small but very clean. Jerry/Dallas

If you are in vacatoins and dont have anything or not have any where to go, but want have fun. You can i always think of going to Brazil. The best place ever. There is always something for you to do. You can meet new people and you can learn about a new culture. The hotels are the most fansy and best hotels in the world. The restaurants are also the best, they have any kind of food that you would love to eat.