Location
The hotel is located at Ipanema Beach, facing the sea. Its location allows easy access to Rio de Janeiro's shopping centres and major tourist attractions. Santos Dumont Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 12 km and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport is some 20 km away.
Facilities
89 single rooms and 89 double rooms are located on 15 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, 24-hour room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom, and air conditioning ensures just the right temperature. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. There is no additional charge for an extra bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, aerobics, a beauty salon and a solarium.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.