Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro - An Art Deco landmark with Michelin-starred dining, beachfront pool, and celebrity heritage

Standing majestically on Copacabana Beach since 1923, this iconic art deco 5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel features 140 rooms and suites adorned with Brazilian freijo and mahogany furniture. The Belmond Hotel houses Michelin-starred MEE restaurant serving pan-Asian cuisine with 60 imported sakes, alongside Pérgula offering Mediterranean-Brazilian fusion dishes and a poolside bar serving handcrafted cocktails and light bites. Guests can relax in the half-Olympic-sized swimming pool, play tennis on the first-floor floodlit court, or rejuvenate at the spa with treatments using açaí, guaraná, and Amazonian white clay. Rooms once graced by Marlene Dietrich and Orson Welles provide luxurious accommodations with king-sized beds, marble bathrooms, and some with Juliet-style balconies. Located directly on the 2.5 miles stretch of golden sands, Copacabana Palace is a 15-minute drive from Santos Dumont Domestic Airport and 45 minutes from Rio de Janeiro International Airport.

Pros

Exclusive sunrise access to Sugarloaf Mountain before it opens to the public

Beach service with sun loungers, umbrellas, and attendants to watch belongings

Seven penthouse suites featuring oriental carpets, French fabrics and hand-picked antiques

Host of Rio Carnival's official launch party, following in the footsteps of Hollywood stars

Only pan-Asian restaurant in Rio to receive a prestigious Michelin star

Cons

The spa is being relocated to the main building with limited service during transition

Valet parking on Avenida Atlantica costs R$60.00 per day plus tax