Patrick G.
Yelp
Five star experience at 3 star hotel!
What a great little place for the budget traveller! Located right next to the beach, the Ipanema Inn is a little jewel in Rio. We stayed for two nights and were pleasantly surprised how much we got for such a great rate. The service was friendly and fantastic and the breakfast was so delicious. The waitress Isabela is both beautiful and speaks fluent English which helps. The crepes were just as good as any I've had in France.
That being said, the amenities are few and far between. You definitely will need to bring your own specialty soaps, shampoos, etc if you need, however the hotel is within walking distance of a pretty well stocked supermarket.
Lastly, I felt safe there as the area is pretty popular and touristy