The spot where beachfront luxury in Rio began way back in the Jazz age, the 86-year-old Palace is still the place to splurge. Taking full advantage, however, requires approaching things with Gatsbyesque confidence. Take, for example, the city-view rooms and suites. Or rather, don't take them. Though slightly cheaper, they face a busy city street and offer not a drop of ocean view. Better to simply stay elsewhere. Deluxe beach-view rooms do give you that coveted ocean view but to get value for money at the Palace it's really a case of go big or go home: The pool or oceanview suites are spacious, elegant, and tastefully decorated, each with its own private veranda overlooking the pool and Copacabana beach. One step up again and you've reached the penthouse suites, which are tasteful, sophisticated, and vast, each with a sitting room and bedroom and a private terrace looking down on the beach. The penthouse floor also has a private pool and bar. Now that is the life we were intended to live.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; babysitting; concierge; executive-level rooms; health club; Jacuzzi; large outdoor pool; room service; sauna; rooftop tennis courts
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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planning your trip.
