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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Name: Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Address: Avenida Vieira Souto 460, Ipanema, RIO DE JANEIRO, 22420006, BR
Telephone: +55 2125252525

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4,832 guest reviews analysed

Avenida Vieira Souto 460, Ipanema, RIO DE JANEIRO, 22420006, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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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 5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro with 170 rooms. The property has a private beach and 1 pool, including a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Ipanema. Dining options include Lasai, a two MICHELIN-starred regional restaurant, plus Kosta restaurant and Kosta bar. The hotel offers Sofitel Spa with KOS Paris treatments, a fitness centre and meeting rooms.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET for its central Rio de Janeiro location, 5-star classification, 170 rooms, private beach, rooftop pool and a two MICHELIN-starred restaurant (Lasai). The property’s Sofitel Spa and business facilities support both leisure and business stays.

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 2026

Activities

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 2026

Restaurant: Lasai — Regional
Restaurant: Kosta
Bar: Kosta

Spa & wellness

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Spa: Sofitel Spa — KOS Paris treatments inspired by the restorative power of nature

Beach

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Beach: Private beach

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Pools: 1

Location

-22.9863, -43.2073

Nearest 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

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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

About Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Key facts