4/5 John X. 4 years ago on Google
For
those
Marriott
purists
like
myself,
there
is
very
limited
options
in
Rio,
and
only
1
option
on
Copacabana
(I'll
probably
end
up
trying
the
Sheraton
on
Ipanama
next
time
but
the
JW
is
more
centrally
located).
30
min
ride
from
the
airport
is
pretty
quick,
as
well
as
10-20
min
to
most
key
destination.
Also
plenty
of
good
dining
options
nearby.
The
JW
itself
is
nothing
to
write
home
about
-
the
lobby
is
decent,
though
doesn't
feel
5-star
or
luxury
as
you'll
see
in
asian
resorts
or
the
newer
nicer
US
ones.
Plenty
of
seating
(though
not
super
comfortable)
and
a
small
bar.
There's
a
small
check-in
area
with
friendly
and
informative
staff
-
check-in
was
quick
and
painless
like
how
you
expect.
The
concierge
was
one
of
the
highlights,
very
informative,
patient,
and
will
help
you
book
attractions
and
reserve
restaurants.
Definitely
talk
to
him
before
you
go
anywhere.
We
had
a
room
right
below
the
club
lounge
facing
the
ocean.
The
room
itself
was
ok
size,
not
tiny
but
can
be
more
spacious
for
longer
stays.
The
one
small
chair
doesn't
really
do
it
for
furniture.
Tiny
TV
(though
there
was
a
decent
amount
of
English
channels
so
that's
a
plus.
Bathroom
is
ok
size,
can
be
a
bit
bigger
and
more
luxurious.
The
oceanview
is
great
though,
definitely
want
one
of
those
if
you
can
get
it.
Sweeping
views
of
the
beach
(that
has
people
in
it
at
all
hours).
The
Rooftop
gym
is
super
nice
and
empty,
definitely
recommend
checking
it
out.
The
views
up
top
are
great,
though
the
windows
make
it
difficult
for
a
good
picture.
Small
bar
and
food
truck
(Seriously,
how
did
that
get
up
there)
to
provide
drinks
and
food
for
those
staying
a
while.
There
are
a
few
comfortable
cabanas
for
relaxing.
The
pool
itself
is
nothing
great
to
speak
of,
it's
heated
but
off
to
the
side
so
you
really
don't
have
a
view
of
anything.
The
Hyatt
seems
amazing
at
the
end
of
Copacabana,
will
definitely
want
to
try
that
in
the
future
some
day.