Hotels in Ipanema and Copacabana
- Enjoy tropical beauty and urban sophistication at Rio's most famous beach resorts.rio de janeiro scenery image by Olga Khanoutin from Fotolia.com
Of all the beaches and neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, the two that are most familiar to international travelers are Ipanema and Copacabana. Surrounded by lush tropical mountains and gorgeous coastline, these neighborhoods are Brazilian icons famous for their sultry music, beautiful beach bodies and sizzling nightlife. Hotels ranging from luxurious palaces to backpacker crash-pads abound in both Ipanema and Copacabana, where the beach is always an arm's length away. - Situated between Ipanema and Leblon is this luxurious yet reasonably priced beachfront hotel. Each of the 105 spacious rooms offers balconies with stunning views of Ipanema Beach. Rooms are equipped with mini bars, refrigerators, hair dryers, air conditioning, cable TV, safes and data ports. Facilities include a rooftop outdoor pool, business center, exercise gym, gourmet restaurant and two bars. Guests also enjoy easy access to all of the major Ipanema and Copacabana tourist destinations, including Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Hotel Praia Ipanema
Av. Vieira Souto, 706
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
CEP 22 420-000
Brazil
011 55 21 2141 4949
praiaipanema.com - This Brazilian icon set the standard for luxury accommodations in Rio during the 1920s and continues to wow foreign visitors to this day. For many years, this was the place to stay for foreign dignitaries, celebrities and the upper crust of Brazilian society. While the rooms with beach views are decidedly more expensive than those with street views, they are worth the price if you're looking for a true Copacabana Palace experience. Each spacious room includes a writing desk, in-room digital safe, fully stocked mini bar, individually controlled air conditioning and free high-speed DSL Internet. Don't miss the traditional feijoada lunch served every Saturday.
Copacabana Palace
Avenida Atlântica 1702
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
CEP 22 021-001
Brazil
011 55 21 2548 7070
copacabanapalace.com - The brainchild of French designer Phillippe Starck, this trendy boutique hotel in Ipanema features impressive architectural and design elements fashioned from Greek white marble, 19th-century red brick from Argentina, and other fine materials. Though it may feel more like a modern art museum than a hotel, Fasano offers top-notch service and a wide range of luxurious amenities. Choose from 81 rooms and 10 suites, all of which feature safes, mini bars, private balconies with mirrored screens, white goose-down pillows, and fresh fruit delivered each morning. Fasano's white marble rooftop pool is a relaxing place to spend the afternoon as you peer out onto the Atlantic.
Fasano
Avenida Vieira Souto, 80
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
CEP 22 420-000
Brazil
011 55 21 3202-4000
fasano.com.br
