Location
This city hotel is located in the heart of the classical, cultural and vibrant Rio. It is next to the Paseo Publico, Municipal Theatre and the Museum of Modern Art, and near the exciting musical hustle and bustle in the bars of Lapa, and the intense cultural programme of the Progress Foundation and the Circus Voador. The hotel is 10 minutes from Copacabana and 8 km from Ipanema Beach. Santos Dumont Airport is 5 minutes away and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is some 20 km from the accommodation.
Facilities
166 double rooms are located on 22 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Further services include medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex is ideal for exercise and relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium.
Meals
The dining area includes a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.