A glamorous icon of the city of Rio, this hotel has a reputation of exemplary service, superb cuisine and opulent luxury. Home of international celebrities when in Rio, ever since Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced together at the hotel when filming the movie Flying Down to Rio, the hotel has been "the" place to stay in Rio for many decades. RC0609

Located right on Rio's Copacabana beach, this property is the most renowned hotel in Rio de Janeiro and has easy access to the city center and both Galeao International Airport (40 minutes drive) and domestic Santos Dumont Airport (15 minutes away). The area is surrounded by shops and restaurants, and all main local attractions are easily and quickly reached from the hotel.

Located in the Main Building from 1st to 5th floors, Deluxe City View Rooms face towards the city and measure on average 23 square meters (248 square feet). All rooms offer King or Twin beds and feature the trademark high ceilings of the Main Building at the hotel. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms which vary in size depending on the location of the room. The majority have a bath with shower above, although some Deluxe City View Rooms feature shower only. Exclusive bathroom Products are available in all rooms. Amenities include: Luggage Rack;
Individually Controlled Air Conditioning; Writing Desk;Television with Selected Satellite Channels ; Hair dryer;
Direct-dial telephone with voice mail; Slippers; Free Modem/Internet Plug Point with High Speed DSL Internet; Traditional Brazilian Slippers (Havaianas) ;In-Room Digital Safe; 100% Cotton Linen;Fully stocked Mini-Bar; Extra Length Pillows; Clock Radio with CD amongst others.

Already a landmark in Rio, this hotel stands in an opulent 1923's white Mediterranean building. It is 7 floors tall facing the beach.

The Hotel Cipriani Restaurant is one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Rio and is patronised by the jet set of Rio. Open for lunch and dinner, the much awarded Hotel Cipriani Restaurant offers the very best of north Italian cuisine in a setting of elegant opulence. At the pool side Pergula Restaurant, guests can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet, buffet or a la carte lunch and al fresco dinners in relaxed surroundings. Tables are available both in the air-conditioned restaurant, or on the terrace overlooking the legendary Copacabana swimming pool.

The lobby is medium in size with separate reception and concierge areas. It is traditional in decor with marble flooring and a large glass hanging chandelier. A raised area leads to a variety of small boutiques.