Sofitel Ipanema
Located in a stately building overlooking the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon and Arpoador, Sofitel Ipanema has 221 good-sized rooms, some of which face the ocean. Here guests can enjoy luxury and sophistication complemented by personal service. There is a fitness centre and a swimming pool with stunning views. The Galani restaurant serves Italian dishes and has a weekly Brazilian feijoada evening. Gu...
Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Connoisseurs of contemporary design will delight in Philippe Starck’s dazzling oceanfront Fasano Hotel on Ipanema beach. The hotel has 92 rooms and suites and we recommend the deluxe rooms or suites for their magnificent views of the ocean. Fasano is super trendy with a stunning rooftop pool, balcony rooms, intimate bar and state-of-the-art fitness centre. It also boasts one of the finest restaura...
Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel
Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery by Sofitel was once a coffee plantation mansion but has now been lovingly restored to a hotel with over 40 comfortable rooms and suites which has been accepted into the Relais & Chateaux guide. Each room is slightly different and features art work by different designers as well as having the latest facilities, such as flat-screen television and Wi-Fi. The hotel has trop...
Arena Copacabana
Arena Copacabana is ideally situated overlooking Copacabana beach and the ocean beyond. The beachfront hotel offers an outdoor pool with fantastic panoramic views and a sauna. Other amenities include; a restaurant, complimentary breakfast, and a bar/lounge. The Arena Copacabana is a clean, comfortable and conveniently located hotel in Rio....
Praia Ipanema
Praia Ipanema is a modern hotel located in a stylish area of Ipanema overlooking the beach. There are 101 contemporary and comfortable styled rooms with balconies overlooking the ocean. Guests can relax during the day at the 16th floor rooftop pool or enjoy the hotel’s full beach service including towels, chairs and umbrellas. Aside from the hotel’s own Bossa Nova bar and restaurant, close by ther...
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana is located on Copacabana beach. It's 233 rooms and suites are comfortable and offer all modern amenities. There is a restaurant, two bars, an inviting swimming pool and a gym....
Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Windsor Plaza Copacabana is located within walking distance of Copacabana's beach and right in the middle of Copacabana's shopping area. The hotel has 74 rooms all featuring air conditioning, cable television with international channels, mini-bar, radios, private safes telephones and 24 hour room service. Also available for the guests enjoyment is a swimming pool, a sauna, and an American ...
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Superbly positioned overlooking the ocean, the landmark Belmond Copacabana Palace has welcomed the rich and famous since its Art Deco doors opened in 1923. Evoking the glamour of a bygone era the rooms and suites are luxurious and classically styled with many offering the spectacular view of the famous Copacabana beach. The magnificent pool and super-cool restaurants such as Hotel Cipriani Restaur...
Porto Bay Rio Internacional
Spectacularly situated overlooking Copacabana beach, the Porto Bay Rio hotel has 117 modern and sophisticated rooms and ocean facing suites. The beautiful rooftop pool, complete with bar, has stunning views of Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer.This is the place to relax after a day of city sightseeing and shopping, both of which are conveniently close to the hotel. The restaurant, La Finestra, has...
Windsor Miramar
The Windsor Miramar aspires to please guests who want the best in refined, comfortable sophisticated accommodation. The Windsor Miramar overlooks the iconic Copacabana beach and offers spectacular panoramic views. The 201 rooms decorated with neutral colours, striking prints and landscapes of Rio de Janerio create luxurious and comfortable lodgings featuring air conditioning, 42” LCD televisions a...
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