Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel

Rodrigo, the supervisor, made sure we got the lagoon-view room we had booked. The hotel was full on our first night, so our room didn’t have the view, but he was kind and moved us the next day as soon as a room became available. They also offered complimentary breakfast for the inconvenience. My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro. The staff kept checking that we were enjoying ourselves and gave us recommendations for places to visit in Rio. Jairo was especially kind too, helping us and bringing water whenever we asked. The service made the stay memorable, and I’d happily come back and recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Rio de Janeiro.

I’ve just finished my stay at the Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, and it was great from beginning to end. Everyone stayed friendly and professional, and the front desk even surprised me with a thoughtful gift. Kelly at the desk was especially wonderful, and I made a couple of friends during my visit. I booked through Expedia and had paid in full ahead of time, so everything went smoothly. My first night had already been off to a good start: the room was excellent, the bed comfortable, the bathroom spotless, and everything worked as it should. Breakfast had plenty of good choices, the staff were welcoming, and parking for my rental car was about $12 a night. Kudos to the staff and management.

I checked out at 4 p.m. on 08 Nov 2025. The room was a decent size, the bed and mattress were very good, and the blackout curtains worked well. Internet speed was excellent, and the burger and fresh orange juice I ordered through room service were both great. There were some real annoyances too. The front desk man who helped me couldn’t understand English or Spanish. The hotel said it couldn’t generate receipts for food I’d eaten and paid for there, which was very strange. I could hear neighbors talking and opening and closing doors while I was trying to sleep. At 11 a.m. there wasn’t any decent coffee in the whole hotel, and lounge access wasn’t worth paying extra for, since it had only a few bananas and apples. Beach access wasn’t easy either. Overall, Hyatt - Barra is much better.

A mall is right across the street, with another about 15 minutes away. The neighborhood feels nice, safe, and quiet. Hotel staff were friendly, professional, attentive to my requests, and mostly spoke English. I had a great stay.