Certain hotels symbolise the glamour of a city and keep its history alive and the Copacabana Palace is one of them. Located on Copacabana Beach and just minutes away from the centre of Rio, it lives and breathes the spirit of the city. This hotel is the legendary meeting place of Rio's high society. For decades, film stars, princesses and politicians have come here for the fine cuisine, the dancing, the superb service and the sheer sophistication. Opened in 1923, the hotel retains its original character and is today owned by the luxury Orient Express Group. It is famed for its opulent lounges, bars and restaurants, and the sophisticated Cipriani Restaurant is the hotel's gastronomic flagship. All of the rooms and suites are decorated with fine period furniture and offer views of the ocean, the spectacular swimming pool, or Copacabana Avenue.

Facilites 2 restaurants • bars • pool terrace • business centre • wireless internet • well-equipped fitness room • semi-Olympic pool • rooftop tennis court • spa • beauty salon • excursions service • laundry

Rooms 243 rooms & suites • mini-bar • cable TV & VCR • internet access • air-con • 24hr room service