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Rio de Janeiro Map: The Copacabana PalaceThe Copacabana Palace Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
Av. Atlântica 1702
Location Copacabana, Copacabana
Transportation Metrô: Arcoverde
Phone 0800/211-533, 021/2548-7070
Fax 021/2235-7330
Web site www.copacabanapalace.orient-express.com
Room Information 226 units
Prices R$1,010 (US$510/£273) deluxe city-view double; R$1,380 (US$690/£373) deluxe oceanview double; R$1,830 (US$915/£494) junior suite double; 1-bedroom suite R$2,480 (US$1,240/£670). Seasonal discounts available, special weekend packages, 2 nights for the price of 1, including breakfast and Sat Feijoada lunch. Extra person about 25%. Children 12 and under stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, dataport, kitchen, minibar, hair dryer, safe
Parking Free parking

Frommer's Review

The spot where beachfront luxury in Rio all began, The Copacabana Palace is the place to splurge. True, things have gotten more crowded since this opulent vision first appeared on a lonely stretch of sand, but the 84-year-old Palace still maintains its Jazz Age charm. Taking full advantage, however, requires approaching things with Gatsbyesque confidence. Take, for example, the city-view rooms. Or rather, don't take them. Though cheaper, they offer not a drop of ocean view. Deluxe beach-view rooms 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, and there's nothing bigger than the penthouse suites. Elegant and tastefully decorated, these spacious one-bedroom suites have their own private veranda overlooking Copacabana beach. Just as stylish and almost as spacious are the poolside suites, which also feature a partial ocean view. Now that is the kind of life we were intended to live. The hotel recently added a high-end spa to its services. Note that the rates listed here are rack rates. Check the website or contact a travel agency for discounts and package deals.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; large outdoor pool; rooftop tennis courts; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; tour desk; car rental; business center; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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