Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro - A historic beachfront hotel with Michelin-starred dining and a botanical spa

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro is a 5-star hotel located on Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana, featuring 239 rooms and suites with ocean or city views, some including Juliet-style balconies and separate sitting areas. The hotel houses two Michelin-starred restaurants—MEE, offering pan-Asian cuisine, and Ristorante Hotel Cipriani, serving Northern Italian dishes—alongside Pérgula, which serves Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood. Leisure facilities include a half-Olympic-sized pool, a rooftop tennis court, and Copacabana Palace Spa, which offers treatments using açaí, guaraná, and Amazonian clay. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Santos Dumont Airport and 45 minutes from Rio de Janeiro International Airport, with proximity to landmarks like Copacabana Fort (2 km) and Christ the Redeemer (3.5 km). A continental breakfast is available each morning at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro.

Pros

The hotel features two Michelin-starred restaurants, MEE and Ristorante Hotel Cipriani.

Located directly on Copacabana Beach, offering ocean views and beach service with sun loungers.

The Copacabana Palace Spa includes treatments using local ingredients like açaí and guaraná.

Proximity to major attractions, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

A rooftop tennis court and half-Olympic-sized pool provide leisure options.

Cons

Valet parking costs R$60 per day plus tax.

The Pool Bar operates seasonally and is only open on weekends.