Belmond Copacabana Palace

Location

The Belmond Copacabana Palace, a home from home for the rich and famous since 1923, boasts one of the finest location in Rio de Janeiro, facing iconic Copacabana Beach and only minutes away from Ipanema and Leblon, two more of the city's most sought after neighbourhoods. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the domestic airport, 40 minutes from the international airport and within striking distance of all of Rio's major tourist attractions.

Accommodation

Each of the hotel's rooms and suites are unique, with individual period furnishings and walls adorned with original works of art. Rooms are spacious with high ceilings and boast wonderful views across the city or the golden sands of Copacabana Beach. All rooms feature twin or king-size beds, luxury en suite bathrooms, a writing desk, iPod dock, widescreen plasma television, fully stocked mini-bar, traditional Brazilian slippers and wireless internet. Suites have an additional sitting room, while penthouse suites include butler service.

Dining

Belmond Copacabana Palace boasts three superb restaurants and a stylish traditional piano bar, the perfect spot for a refreshing lunchtime drink or evening aperitif. Hotel Cipriani Restaurant is one of the finest in the city and serves award-winning Northern Italian Cuisine, combining the very best Brazilian and Italian ingredients. Restaurant MEE, which was created by renowned celebrity chef Ken Hom, takes guests on a culinary journey through the Far East and Japan and serves some of the best pan-Asian cuisine in South America. Finally, overlooking the hotel's legendary swimming pool, Pergula Restaurant serves a mixture of Brazilian and international cuisine in a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere.

Facilities

Alongside its superb swimming pool, the Belmond Copacabana Palace features a wonderful spa, with seven individual treatment rooms, two couples treatment rooms, a fitness room, hair salon sauna, steam bath and relaxation area, the perfect place to unwind at the end of a long day exploring the many sites of Rio de Janeiro.