Belmond Copacabana Palace

My wife and I stayed here for the first time in April for 9 days. The Hotel certainly lived up to it’s reputation. Everything was amazing. All staff from Reception to pool to restaurants were extremely attentive and nothing was too much trouble. There are a few specific members of staff we would like to mention for their fabulous service. Umberto at reception, Roberto the concierge who helped us plan trips and buy tickets, Milton our driver who was extremely knowledgeable and Cesar who frequently made a point of checking with us at our breakfast table to ensure everything was perfect. Small details such as calling us by name and remembering our room number go a long way to making for a superb holiday. Our meal in Cipriani was an unforgettable experience! Thank you to all the staff there for impeccable service. We also went to the Sunday Brunch which was amazing! A tip for other travellers..... if you get the chance to upgrade to the ocean view room looking onto Copacabana beach do it! We did, and it made our holiday. Waking up to that view every morning is breathtaking.

I had visited this iconic rio de Janeiro landmark before Belmond took it over, and it felt a bit tired and shopworn. I returned in January to find this 1920s art nouveau gem restored to its original luster, with rooms that are perfectly appointed in Brazilian Deco style and two of the best restaurants in Rio, the classic Hotel Cipriani, and the sister to the Michelin-starred Sao Paolo restaurant, Mee. An oasis in the frenetic craziness of Rio, it's a true gem.

We recently stayed at the Copacabana Hotel - iconic hotel, pool area and poolside cabanas delightful, breakfast excellent, location great, staff excellent - the only place to stay in Rio. Enjoyed a lovely dinner poolside as well as their excellent Asian restaurant

I stayed at the hotel several times but always at the main building. I was always curious about the Annex building with large balcony. This trip, the ocean front suite was not available on the main building so we booked the annex building for the first time. CHECKING - IN , It was unusual that I had to wait 18 mins standing in line with only 2 counters working. There was no water or welcome refreshment by the counter. However, the room was ready to check in by 12:00 PM pretty good for today’s standard in the Brazilian 5 Stars hotels. THE SUITE - The suite was much older than I expected but the size of this suite was indeed, very large. The bathroom was also very large with a separate shower and large soaking tub. But it was old and need looking after. There was a small pantry in the room probably convenient for a longer stay. The suite also has a large balcony with nice ocean view. But before I can complain, a welcome house brand ( Copacabana Palce) sparkling wine and chocolate arrived..awww The service is impeccable as always. The staff were wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful and the longer they had worked there , the better, kinder, and efficient they are. The advantage of this building is that it’s right on top of their Spa and hair salon as well as their famous French Restaurant. Going down to the Spa was convenient. Also it’s a little way back from the beach and the main road so it’s quieter and more secluded. The hotel recently renovated their main restaurant Pergola very beautifully since I last visited Rio: Beautiful during the day, elegant and romantic at night. Well done! Verdict : I certainly recomend this iconic hotel but I still prefer the main building. I feel very safe at this hotel. No issues at all. Rio is just beautiful, rain or shine!

A superb room, with a view to the pool and sea. Everything and everyone are for you to spend your time. I’ve never been in a pool like this: big, beautiful people, good drinks, food... Will comeback again.