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Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janerio Blogs

The luxurious Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janerio has an enviable location on Copacabana Beach, one of the most beautiful areas of Brazil, and boasts impeccable service with sophisticated refinement. An ideal place to stay in Rio de Janeiro, guests can absorb the incomparable atmosphere of carnival time, which takes place in the four days leading up to Shrove Tuesday, or the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Renowned for glitz and glamour since it opened its doors in 1923, having been restored in 2012, the hotel has long attracted the famous and the beautiful, including Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe. The original Art Deco splendour exudes throughout from the Antique Casino, with its crystal and marble fittings, to the grand Front Room that has featured in movies including the 1933 film ‘Flying Down to Rio’ starring Fred Astaire. Guest accommodation comprises elegant rooms and suites that boast views of either the ocean or the city, but for the ultimate in luxury, the Penthouse Suites − most with private terrace, are located on the sixth floor and feature original art, French fabrics, butler service and exclusive use of a private swimming pool and a wet bar. Spend your days sunning yourself by the pool, shopping in the exquisite boutiques or indulging in spa and wellness treatments, before sipping cocktails at the Piano Bar and dining at one of the hotel’s restaurants on dishes including the local feijoada stew. For the ultimate way to celebrate a special occasion, why not book a private party in the stunning and sought-after, Golden Room.