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Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
A four-star Novotel in Leme — Copacabana 0.3 km, Sugarloaf 2 km, rooftop pool — with the highest supplier score in this Rio sample and mould-and-cleanliness complaints in the same analysis.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Copacabana & Leme
- Novotel
- Nearest airport GIG
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
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The verdict
The Leme edge pick if you want Sugarloaf closer than Copacabana-centre hotels — 9.6 out of 10 from 2,745 reviews — but treat cleanliness at 8.66 and mould mentions as live risks, not footnotes.
Geography favours Leme over mid-Copacabana for Sugarloaf days. our hotel data provider puts Copacabana at 0.3 km, Sugarloaf at 2 km, Cristo at 6.5 km and Cardeal Arcoverde metro at 0.9 km. Location scores a flat 10 out of 10; amazing views are named in the pros.
The supplier rating is 9.6 out of 10 from 2,745 reviews, captured 10 December 2025 — the highest headline score in this Rio sample. Service and location both score 10; amenities and value sit at 9.66. Cleanliness is 8.66 with mould and dirty fixtures named. Room quality is 9.16 with room size and shower design complaints. Headline and detail diverge; we show both.
Facilities suit a family midrange stay: swimming pool, solarium, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, family rooms, pets allowed, terrace. Novotel chain; GIG listed as airport code. No private parking in the first 25 amenities — plan accordingly.
Check-in is from 03:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. Cons also name service delays and overpriced amenities — worth weighing against the 9.6 headline.
Best for
- Families who want a Novotel chain four-star with family rooms near Leme
- Travellers who want Sugarloaf at 2 km rather than 3.5 km
- Anyone who will tolerate cleanliness caveats for a strong location and service score
Not for
- Guests who will not risk mould or cleanliness complaints — both are named despite high headline scores
- Anyone who needs a large room — room size issues are a named con
- Travellers who want the densest Copacabana pin — Miramar and Othon are 0.1 km to the beach, this is 0.3 km
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 9.6/10 from 2,745 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 10 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme, captured on 2025-12-10. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience10.0 / 10Excellent
Despite some issues, overall impression was highly positive with great views and comfort.
- Location10.0 / 10Excellent
Excellent location near Copacabana beach, with many dining options close by.
- Cleanliness8.7 / 10Excellent
Multiple instances of poor cleanliness noted, including mold and dirty fixtures.
- Service10.0 / 10Excellent
Staff was described as friendly and helpful, although some service experiences were slow.
- Room Quality9.2 / 10Excellent
Rooms were comfortable, but some issues with size and shower design.
- Amenities9.7 / 10Excellent
Good amenities overall, but some mentioned issues with the swimming pool and breakfast.
- Value for Money9.7 / 10Excellent
Some reviews mentioned it was overpriced for what was offered.
- Food and Beverage9.7 / 10Excellent
Breakfast was noted as good but inconsistent, with some supply issues.
Praised consistently
- Comfortable rooms
- Excellent location
- Friendly staff
- Amazing views
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness concerns
- Service delays
- Overpriced for some amenities
- Room size issues
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Rooftop Paradise with Panoramic Views
Indulge in the rooftop oasis at Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme, boasting an outdoor pool, bar, and breathtaking views of the city.
Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Each room is equipped with modern comforts including air conditioning, Netflix, and a work desk. The hotel also offers a buffet breakfast and a signature menu at the Poty restaurant.
Entertainment and Convenience
With a games room, kids area, and events rooms, there's something for everyone at Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme.
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Facilities
82 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Solarium
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Pool with view
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Wine/champagne
- Sun umbrellas
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Visual aids: Braille
- Beach
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Happy hour
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Rua Gustavo Sampaio 320Rio de Janeiro 22010-010
Brazil
+55 21 3545-5300
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana) | beach | 300 m |
| Cardeal Arcoverde Metro Station | transit | 900 m |
| Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) | Landmark | 2 km |
| Ipanema Beach (Praia de Ipanema) | beach | 3.5 km |
| Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí (Sambódromo) | Entertainment | 4.5 km |
| Escadaria Selarón (Selarón Steps) | Landmark | 5.5 km |
| Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) | Museum | 6 km |
| Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor / Corcovado) | Landmark | 6.5 km |
| Maracanã Stadium (Estádio do Maracanã) | Entertainment | 8 km |
| Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) | Airport | 10 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Windsor Marapendi vs Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
Barra versus Leme: a five-star Windsor beachfront in Barra da Tijuca against a four-star Novotel on the Copacabana edge — wide sand and shopping, or Sugarloaf at 2 km.
Othon Palace Copacabana vs Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
Two Copacabana & Leme bases a short walk apart — beach at 0.1 km against 0.3 km — answering whether review volume or a higher four-star headline should break the tie.
The other Rio de Janeiro hotels we cover
Miramar By Windsor Copacabana
5-star · Copacabana & Leme
A five-star Windsor on Avenida Atlântica — Copacabana 0.1 km, sauna and valet parking — with the strongest cleanliness scores on this Copacabana pair and check-in issues as the named weak spot.
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
· Copacabana & Leme
Beachfront on Avenida Atlântica — Copacabana 0.1 km, rooftop pool, pets allowed — with no official star classification in our seed and guest data that praises the pin more than the room maintenance.
Windsor Marapendi Hotel
5-star · Barra da Tijuca
A five-star Windsor beachfront in Barra — Barra da Tijuca Beach 0.6 km, BarraShopping 1.2 km — with strong service praise and cleanliness complaints that undercut the five-star story.
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme — common questions
- Is Novotel Leme better than the Copacabana Windsor hotels?
- Different bet. Novotel leads on supplier rating — 9.6 out of 10 from 2,745 reviews as of 10 December 2025 — and puts Sugarloaf at 2 km. Miramar wins on five-star facilities and cleanliness 9.33. Full Barra-versus-Leme comparison: /hotels/rio-de-janeiro/compare/windsor-marapendi-hotel-vs-novotel-rio-de-janeiro-leme.
- Why is the supplier score so high with cleanliness complaints?
- Because the categories split. Service and location both score 10 out of 10; cleanliness is 8.66 with mould named in the summary. We cite the headline supplier score with its count and date, and we state the cleanliness category beside it rather than pretending the 9.6 erases the mould mentions.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme?
- Our hotel data provider records Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana) at 300 m, Cardeal Arcoverde Metro Station at 900 m, Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) at 2 km. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme?
- The supplier records GIG as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.