One of the most iconic hotels in Brazil — the Belmond Copacabana Palace on Copacabana Beach, open since 1923. French Riviera-inspired white facade, marble interiors, 239 rooms and suites (English antique furniture, French doors opening to ocean views). The half-Olympic pool is the most photographed hotel pool in South America. Two Michelin-starred restaurants. Princess Diana, Marlene Dietrich, and every significant figure in 20th-century Brazil have stayed here. The choice when nothing but the legend will do.
Why We Chose It
An iconic Brazilian hotel— on Copacabana Beach since 1923. French Riviera architecture, a rooftop pool, and the grande dame that defined the Rio luxury hotel tradition.
What Stands Out
- Most legendary hotel in Brazil since 1923 — appeared in Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers films
- Two Michelin-starred restaurants: MEE (Pan-Asian) and Ristorante Hotel Cipriani (Italian)
- Half-Olympic pool: the most famous hotel pool in South America
- 239 rooms all individually decorated with English antique furniture and French doors
- Copacabana Beach directly opposite: private beach service through the hotel
- Forbes Travel Guide regularly named top South American hotel