Belmond Copacabana Palace

This is simply the best hotel in rio, not that there are no other good options but this hotel is a live legend and it keeps improving. Rooms are modern and very comfortable, restaurants are among the best in Rio, the pool and the bar are just an amazing place to stay (even if there are some modernization work going on at this time), service is professional, great SPA, not my preferred beach (it is Copacabana and I prefer Ipanema) ... and above all what a charm in this place, it doesn't get a wrinkle all along the year! As fun you very often can meet famous, very famous people or next table at bar or in the lift or cruising you in the pool.

We enjoyed a 4 night stay in this truly elegant classic hotel on Copacabana beach. The Palace is the place to stay and immerse yourself in a timeless elegance in Rio. While the hotel has been around for a long time, the rooms, common areas and restaurants have all been updated. From the moment of arrival we were able to relax and just enjoy the property. The pool is currently undergoing a renovation that should be completed in a few months. The Pergola restaurant is also undergoing a complete renovation and reconstruction that also will be completed in coming months. But these are distractions to the overall beauty and class of this top hotel. The hotel provides easy access to the beach where the hotel provides a somewhat private area with beach chairs, umbrellas and water as well as assistance with food & beverage from the beach bars. They also will hold your things while you walk on the beach which was a big help. The two main restaurants are fabulous with some of the best Italian and Asian foods in Rio. We have separate reviews for those. During our stay we enjoyed nightly cocktails in the MEE lounge served up by Max, our friendly and informative bartender. Max was terrific engaging us in evening conversation about all things in Rio and South America. Mixing up special cocktails and serving them with a smile. We also were well cared for by Enzo from the front office. Enzo greeted us upon arrival and took care of anything we requested aiding us with transportation, check in and check out, and more. He had a great attitude and was an example of the top notch, elegant service of the hotel. The entire staff of the Palace is engaged, smiling, customer focused and helpful. Every interaction we had was positive. This is the top hotel for business or leisure during a Rio vacation. Belmond knows how to bring classic elegance to life.

a real classic hotel right on the beach front at Copacabana beach. one of the oldest hotels on the beach but classic design does not mean old. The pool is lovely and the staff are lovely, the Gym is one of the best hotel gyms I have ever used, complete with personal trainer too help you at all times. I will definitely be staying here next time im in town

I was astonished when checking out and had to pay R$130 or around $30 for the consumption of three Corona bier at the Pergola restaurant, which currently would be more properly named as fence restaurant, since you cannot see any pergola which is under reform... very deceiving... been robed in Copacabana is not a surprise, but in side the hotel...

I would usually opt for a deep tissue massage at every spa, but when I saw the Abhyanga Massage on the list, I couldn’t resist. Wow, did not disappoint. Having 4 hands on my body at the same time was more relaxing than I anticipated, and I was a zombie after an hour. The therapists led me to a relaxation room where I went into a very deep sleep for about 30 minutes. AMAZING!