WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 362

COPACABANA & LEME Premier Copacabana 0 S z ∑ \\\\
Rua Tonelero 205, 22030 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 110 Map 3 E1
Located just 400m back from the beachfront, and opposite a metro station giving easy access to the Downtown
area, the Premier offers 110 modern, air-conditioned rooms and suites. A rooftop terrace with pool provides great
views dominated by the iconic statue of Cristo Redentor. www.premier.com.br
COPACABANA & LEME Rio Othon Palace 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\
Av Atlântica 3264, 22070 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 602 Map 2 C3
Built in 1976, this 30-story hotel is a flagship of the Othon Hotel group. It is a landmark along the sweep of
Copacabana and offers spectacular views from many of its rooms. Facilities include a rooftop pool and sundeck.
Due to its size, the Othon is popular with groups and for events. www.hoteis-othon.com.br
COPACABANA & LEME Windsor Excelsior - Copacabana 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\
Av Atlântica 1800, 22021 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 233 Map 3 F2
Although built in 1950, the Excelsior is unrecognizable after being completely modernized and given a facelift at
the end of the 1990s. It is a popular choice for business and leisure travelers. Rooms are functional, with many
offering good views over Copacabana beach. There is a rooftop sundeck and pool. www.windsorhoteis.com
COPACABANA & LEME Copacabana Palace 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Atlântica 1702, 22021 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 225 Map 3 E2
Opening its doors for the first time in 1923, this hotel is now a part of the Orient-Express group. Its old-fashioned
glamor has attracted world leaders, royalty, and Hollywood stars. The huge pool and surrounding area are stunning,
while the poolside Cipriani restaurant (see p395) is one of the city's finest. www.copacabanapalace.com.br
COPACABANA & LEME JW Marriott 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Atlântica 2600, 22041 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 245 Map 3 D2
Located along the Copacabana beachfront, this Marriott flagship oozes luxury. Offering well-appointed rooms, it
is favored by American business executives and tourists. The beach-facing rooms and suites are more popular. It has
a small rooftop pool and sundeck. www.marriottbrasil.com
COPACABANA & LEME Porto Bay Rio Internacional 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Atlântica 1500, 22021 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 117 Map 3 E2
This trendy business and tourist hotel is located on the Copacabana beachfront. Standard rooms all have balconies
and sea views, while the deluxe rooms offer an option of large beachfront balconies or wall-to-wall windows with
panoramic views down and across the beach. The rooftop terrace with pool offers great views. www.portobay.com
COPACABANA & LEME Sofitel Rio de Janeiro 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Atlântica 4240, 22070 002 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 388 Map 3 D5
The Rio flagship of the Accor group, the Sofitel was originally opened in 1979 by Frank Sinatra. Since becoming
part of Accor in the late 1990s, the hotel has been totally refurbished to the highest international standards. The
spacious rooms all have balconies, most with memorable views of Copacabana. www.accorhotels.com
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Botafogo Easy Hostel

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Rua Bambina 158, Botafogo, 22251 050 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 14
A clean and safe budget option, this friendly hostel is located in the heart of Botafogo, not far from Botafogo metro
station. It offers a mixture of dorms, four-bed private rooms, and double rooms with en suite bathrooms. Buffet
breakfast is included in the tariff, and there is even a barbecue and pool area. www.botafogohostel.com
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Imperial

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Rua da Catete 186, Catete, 20011 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 98
Another great-value option for the budget traveler, the Imperial lies in historic Catete. Its proximity to the metro
station gives it rapid access to both Copacabana and the city center. The tariff includes an excellent buffet breakfast
that is served in its on-site restaurant. www.imperialhotel.com.br
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Caesar Business Botafogo

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Rua da Passagem 39, Botafogo, 22220 001 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 127
This Caesar flagship, located in one of Rio's busiest business areas, offers business executives modern rooms and
facilities to match. As the name suggests, business rather than leisure is the focus of this property, so the leisure
traveler may be able to get good weekend rates and packages. www.caesarbusiness.com
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Glória

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Rua do Russel, Glória, 22210 010 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 630
The Glória, which first opened in 1922, once rivaled the Copacabana Palace for the title of Rio's premier hotel
and is still the city's largest. It offers fantastic value for money, with the infrastructure of a grand hotel in terms
of accommodation, restaurants, and a hotel swimming pool, one of the city's best. www.hotelgloriario.com.br
IPANEMA & LEBLON Rio Hostel Ipanema \
Rua Canning 18, Casa 1, Ipanema, 22081 040 Tel [phone] Rooms 9 Map 2 C5
Located three blocks from the beach in Rio's most prestigious and upmarket quarter, this establishment offers
bargain accommodation for visitors on a tight budget in shared dorms for four and six people. The hostel offers
additional rooms in Santa Teresa. www.riohostelipanema.com

Key to Price Guide see p366 Key to Symbols see back cover flap