Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Copacabana Palace Hotel - BRAZIL


The Copacabana Palace faces the world-famous Copacabana Beach, yet is only minutes away from the business centre, and the Ipanema and Leblon districts of Rio de Janeiro.  


The hotel is located eight miles from the domestic airport, Santos Dumont, and 20 miles (about a 40-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions) from Rio’s international airport, Tom Jobim.  



Since opening in 1923, the Copacabana Palace has been renowned as one of the best places to stay in South America. One of the first hotels in the city to be built on the seashore, its dazzling 1920s white neo-classical façade reflects the glamour and history of Rio.




The guest list is as illustrious as the Copacabana Palace itself. Look through the pages of the hotel’s Golden Book and you’ll find royalty, stars of stage, screen, music and sport as well as politicians and business leaders.  


From Ava Gardner and Anthony Hopkins to Margot Fonteyn and Kiri Te Kanawa, from Michael Schumacher to Nelson Mandela and Bill and Hillary Clinton –all have enjoyed the hotel’s fine cuisine, excellent service and beautiful views overlooking Copacabana Beach. 




Since joining the Orient-Express collection in 1989, the hotel has cherished its historic features and added new ones. While the pool retains its art deco glamour, new penthouse suites, a lavish spa and the buzzy Bar do Copa keep it a the cutting edge of contemporary style.




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