"I stayed at Rio Royal Palace Hotel for 5 nights during my trip to Rio. The price was reasonable considering I booked only a week in advance. Although check-in officially started at 2pm, after arriving early from an overnight bus from São Paulo I was offered early check-in with breakfast access at 9am for R$300 (£45). Expensive for a few extra hours, but appreciated after a long journey.
Breakfast was disappointing. There was variety, but the quality was poor and identical every day. I mostly stuck to fruit and cereal, although the mango juice was good.
My initial room was very dated and nowhere near the standard shown in the booking photos. WiFi was also a major issue — devices connected but there was no internet despite repeated assurances it would be fixed.
I was later moved to a newer room with a better view and working WiFi after speaking with a manager. The upgraded room was much better overall, although the internet remained slow and the bathroom taps made an extremely loud noise.
At checkout, I was charged for minibar water bottles I don’t believe I used, but I was rushing for a flight and couldn’t dispute it.
The location is convenient, around a 5-minute walk to Copacabana Beach, although traffic noise is noticeable unless you’re on a high floor.
Ratings:
Location 8/10,
Price 7/10,
Room 4/10 (8/10 upgraded),
Service 3/10,
Breakfast 3/10.
Overall, there are likely better hotels nearby for the same price."
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