Belmond Copacabana Palace
Rio de JaneiroThe legendary Belmond Copacabana Palace is a luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach. Oozing old world glamour, the Art Deco building opened its doors in 1923 and has welcomed a glittering list of the rich and famous ever since, from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the Rolling Stones and Nelson Mandela.
The rooms and suites have king-sized or twin polished wooden beds, fine period furniture, plush fabrics, original artworks, and opulent bathrooms of pink and white marble. Some of the suites have private balconies, while the penthouse floor has its own private pool and butler service.
Enjoy superb pan-Asian cuisine in the Michelin-starred Mee restaurant, or opt for Italian food at the Hotel Cipriani restaurant. The Pergula restaurant serves local classics and Mediterranean dishes from its poolside location.
The hotel offers a range of excursions and tours around Rio. Alternatively, relax with beach service on Copacabana Beach, lounge by the pool, play tennis, or get pampered in the spa.
Belmond Copacabana Palace Information
Location & Getting There
Superbly positioned overlooking the Copacabana Beach of Rio, the Belmond Copacabana Palace is a 40-minute drive from Rio’s international airport, Tom Jobim.
Accommodation
The hotel features 216 rooms, suites and penthouse suites. Superior City View and Deluxe Beach View Rooms feature king or twin beds, a writing desk and spacious bathroom, with respective charming city views or magnificent beach vistas. Pool Ocean View Suites include a comfortable sitting room; Avenue City View Suites boast spectacular views of Rio from the private balcony and a separate living room; Deluxe One-bedroom Suite features a luxurious bedroom and separate sitting room where views of the Copacabana Beach can be enjoyed. The hotel also hosts 7 stunning Penthouse Suites, each with a private swimming pool, wet bar, terrace and butler service.
Activities
Explore the vibrant culture and stunning beauty of Rio de Janeiro by touring this fascinating city. Drive through the Tijuca Forest, visit the top of Corcovado Hill to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, take a cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for magnificent views, enjoy a Plataforma Show featuring colourful samba extravaganza, browse for arts and crafts at the weekly Hippie Fair, or the beaches at Leblon.
Children
Family amenities include cribs/infant beds in the guestrooms, babysitting and supervised activities.
- Half-Olympic-sized swimming pool
- Choice of dining options: Michelin-starred Mee, Hotel Cipriani Restaurant, Pergula Restaurant
- Pool bar
- Copacabana Palace Spa & Salon
- Fitness centre
- Rooftop tennis court
- Beach service to Copacabana Beach
- EXCLUSIVE: enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the top of Sugarloaf mountain
- Relax on Rio’s incredible beaches, including Copacabana
- Carioca Lifestyle tour taking in the highlights of Rio, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, and the historic centre of Rio
- Best View of Rio tour
- Historical Walking tour
- The Secrets of Urca, a small traditional neighbourhood
- Experience the samba and cabaret of Lapa district
“It’s utterly decadent and glamorous. For a slice of the high-life book into one of the seven penthouse suites that share a black swimming pool surrounded by plants.”
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