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Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Palace is one of those addresses that seem to have existed forever; a landmark without which the surrounding area is unimaginable. Designed by French architect Joseph Gire in a style blending Art Deco, classicism, and Riviera spirit, its brilliant white stucco façade stands out from the beach below. The interiors reflect this same spirit, where European echoes and tropical influences shape a singular lifestyle. Across the historic building and a reimagined pool wing, guest rooms weave a metaphor for the property’s enduring legacy across the ages: one section traditional, the other contemporary, featuring the work of Sergio Rodrigues. The former is defined by a traditional essence, while the latter pairs contemporary lines with local touches like woodwork and rugs. A remarkable "Who’s Who" has mingled around the 25-metre pool over the years, from Orson Welles and Madonna to Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John. The annual Magic Ball, held during Carnival, guards secrets that one can only imagine while dining at Pérgula, where classic Carioca cuisine takes centre stage.

Accommodations

What we like

The Adventure

Feel every sense come alive with private access to Sugarloaf Mountain at dawn. A sunrise to remember.

The Panorama

In the Two-Bedroom Copacabana Suite and its sanctuary of a terrace, rise above the lively beach it's named for.

The Flavour

At Pergula, an authentic Saturday feijoada, where you will eat and breathe carioca.

Location

Address

Avenida Atlântica 1702 - Copacabana

22021 001 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Airport

Galeão (GIG) for long-haul, about an hour; Santos Dumont for domestic hops.

Copacabana beachfront

Across Avenida Atlantica from the sand; Colombo's fort terrace walkable, Sugarloaf 20 minutes.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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