I recently traveled solo to Rio de Janeiro, and stayed at JW Marriott. My main takeaway is where…read morethis hotel lacks in modern, aesthetic amenities and updates in comparison to the Hilton and others, it made up for it more than 5x over with excellent customer service, comfortable/clean rooms, and great onsite restaurant. As a Bonvoy Gold Elite member I received early check in, late check out, and room upgrade to the 15th floor overlooking the illustrious Copacabana. The hotel met my needs well and the staff went above and beyond for me, even assisting with getting around and selecting the right options during booking an excursion. I had compared JW to the Sheraton in Leblon but ultimately made a final decision based on location. Special thanks to Fernando, Julio, and the entire Carioca restaurant staff. Tip: There's no a full length mirror in some rooms, just be prepared to check yourself out in the elevator mirrors instead ;)

My husband and I stayed 11 nights here from Dec 14 to 25, 2025. This is a great hotel. It's located…read morehalfway between Sugarloaf Mountain & the fort, so you get a great view of everything. The staff is really nice- the pool lifeguard & bar staff plus the folks in the Executive Lounge- all so friendly and helpful. The rooftop bar & pool are awesome- we spent many hours there. Overall, we highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Rio.