Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Apr 1, 2019, 10:45 am
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Apr 1, 2019, 11:19 am
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......and I know a couple who were robbed at gunpoint on the beach there, and it wasn't after dark when it happened. I know someone else who was robbed at gunpoint on a nice residential street a couple blocks from the Copacabana Palace. Still, I'm not suggesting that the area around the Sheraton is safe(r). YMMV.
Apr 1, 2019, 2:05 pm
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......and I know a couple who were robbed at gunpoint on the beach there, and it wasn't after dark when it happened. I know someone else who was robbed at gunpoint on a nice residential street a couple blocks from the Copacabana Palace. Still, I'm not suggesting that the area around the Sheraton is safe(r). YMMV.
Apr 2, 2019, 6:45 am
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I've stayed at the JW twice and thoroughly enjoyed both stays. The location is superb, which matters more than room size when visiting Rio in my opinion.
Dec 28, 2019, 10:03 am
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Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Rio de Janeiro
Forgive me if there is already a thread about this subject.
Looking to head to Rio for Carnival and was curious how the Marriott properties there compare?
I was personally looking at the JW and Sheraton.
Looking to head to Rio for Carnival and was curious how the Marriott properties there compare?
I was personally looking at the JW and Sheraton.
Dec 28, 2019, 10:07 am
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Dec 28, 2019, 10:14 am
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Dec 1, 2020, 3:35 am
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Any updates available? Have tentative plans to be there in January. Looking at Sheraton and JW. But native Brazilian in the group is again staying there because of the proximity to Flavela. It's not my first time seeing the less than desirable places while traveling. I just don't want to be in the "think of things" in Ipanema or Copacabana. In fact, I actually don't really want to go but it's a work trip for COVID-19. It's not like it's a vacation. But it will be my first time in Rio, the experience will shape my memory. Hmmm..
Dec 1, 2020, 4:03 am
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Any updates available? Have tentative plans to be there in January. Looking at Sheraton and JW. But native Brazilian in the group is again staying there because of the proximity to Flavela. It's not my first time seeing the less than desirable places while traveling. I just don't want to be in the "think of things" in Ipanema or Copacabana. In fact, I actually don't really want to go but it's a work trip for COVID-19. It's not like it's a vacation. But it will be my first time in Rio, the experience will shape my memory. Hmmm..
Dec 1, 2020, 6:22 am
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Well, you definitely will be in the ‘thick of things’ at the JW and hidden from it all at the Sheraton, provided you just stay put in your hotel. By the way, you will probably not have to see the nearby slums from your room in either hotel. And if you take taxis or Uber you should be ok – just keep your eyes (and nostrils) closed on the way in from the airport.
Dec 1, 2020, 6:50 am
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Dec 1, 2020, 2:02 pm
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The Sheraton, while near the Rocina favela, is a separate property and a few blocks from the entrance to Rocina. There is literally no crossover. For safety's sake I'd take Ubers in and out of the Sheraton (actually, I'd probably still walk from the Sheraton the 15-30 minutes to Leblon/Ipanema, or take a bus, but then again I wear flip flops and a tank top, and don't carry cash or a new phone or jewelry. Don't carry anything I'd ever mind losing.
Never have any issues in Brazil. Anyone anytime could, but there are strategies to minimize the risk.
I'd prefer to stay in Ipanema or Leblon vs. Copa, just barely. Copa is a little more gritty, but also has more affordable hotels.
Never have any issues in Brazil. Anyone anytime could, but there are strategies to minimize the risk.
I'd prefer to stay in Ipanema or Leblon vs. Copa, just barely. Copa is a little more gritty, but also has more affordable hotels.
Dec 23, 2020, 7:29 pm
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Thanks FT Peeps.... It appears that the JW will be the place to call "home during my 10-14" anticipated stay in Rio in a few weeks.
My only concern at the moment is that if I want/plan to quarantine in my room, I'm SOL. Even booking a deluxe/suite doesn't offer may be a private balcony to have some outside time over a view of the ocean/beach areas.
My only concern at the moment is that if I want/plan to quarantine in my room, I'm SOL. Even booking a deluxe/suite doesn't offer may be a private balcony to have some outside time over a view of the ocean/beach areas.