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California Othon Classic

3.0 of 5
Avenida Atlantica 2616, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041001, Brazil (Copacabana)
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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This hotel is by far one of the best in Rio. The location, breakfast and service are outstanding. This was probably a 5 star hotel one day but it may need a bit of renovation today. That does not mean you will stay at a shady hotel, for the price that you pay here you get excellent value for money.... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The breakfast at the hotel was good in that it presented a variety of selections. Dinner at the hotel was fair, but did not command a return visit. The bar service and offerings were adequate. The view from the balcony is great. The front desk staff was helpful. The housekeepers were courteous and professional. The property maintenance technician was diligent.... More

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GerenciaCali, General Manager at California Othon Classic, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with our fellow travelers. I will follow to all our staff your kind compliments about our services and location. Our restaurant staff is specially proud of our breakfast as it receives very high praise from our guests. Best regards, More

Frankfurt, Germany
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Well - taht's contrast program ... either you feel drawn back to former socialists times or you just recognize that they don't need to care customers as they are lining up to have a stay at Copacabana ... the service very much depends on the person in charge and ranges from lousy to excellent ... breakfest is better to avoid... More

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GerenciaCali, General Manager at California Othon Classic, responded to this review
30 January 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for posting your opinion, We agree that our location and fantastic view offers a very competitive value for money in Rio de Janeiro. We usually receive great reviews concerning our breakfast, we are trying to locate your reservation to better understand what happened during your stay and we are checking our balconies on the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I stayed at the California Othon Classic for 4 nights over NYE. After reading some of the reviews, I went into our stay a little skeptical, but as one reviewer mentioned, it isn't a 4 star hotel, so your expectations should be tempered. Overall, I was satisfied with our stay. The lobby is beautiful, as is the dining room. The... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We stayed here for 4 days and had a great stay. The hotel is indeed older, but it didn't really show in our room. It does show on the elevators though. We did get stuck once, so people with a disability or that are older might want try another hotel or a lower floor. If you have good legs though,... More

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GerenciaCali, General Manager at California Othon Classic, responded to this review
16 November 2012

Dear Guest, First of all we would like to thank you for your kind remarks about our staff. We are indeed an older, classic hotel, but as you have witnessed, we work diligently to assure that all maintenance is perfectly executed. Our view over Copacabana and excellent location is really something to be proud about. It is a pleasure to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

construction works in progress so the environment is quite noisy. old and rusty bathroom facilities. wifi is free only in the lobby. breakfast ok. tried to overrcharge the reservation by invoking an extra local touristic fee. droppped the claims after insisting that the reservation price was different.

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Lisbon, Portugal
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

It's incredible that Othon Hotels allow this establishment to use its name. Dirty and smelly rooms and bathrooms was not the worst... I was given an occupied room! Imagine how I felt when I've opened the room's door and found a person inside. I've asked someone to help me with the television and nobody came despite the promise that somebody... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012 via mobile

Stayed there two nights because there were no other hotels available. My room was small but it had the basic necessities - bed, toilet, shower. I would not recommend to stay at this place unless is a last resource. The beach is right in front, which is convenient, but other than that the room was plain an the bathroom gross.

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This hotel is extremely old, the elevators do not work, the check in line is long and bathrooms have ants and the place just smells horrible. Trust me I travel many times and this is truly the worst place. I never ever write reviews and I took extra efforts so that no one got trapped here as I did as... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile

Before writing my own review I read through the other reviews. The problem with this hotel is its general condition. I enjoy the "classic" style however the condition and equipment of rooms are extremely poor. Bathroom is a bad, really bad joke. Safe size is useless, even an iPad is hard to fit inside. Matrasses is something you do not... More

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Also Known As:
California Othon Classic Hotel Rio De Janeiro
California Othon Classic Hotel
California Othon Classic Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Avenida Atlantica 2616, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22041001, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Copacabana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#34 On the Beach Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Price range (per night): $169 - $244
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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