Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Since its doors swung open in 1923, Copacabana Palace, a Belmond Hotel, has been Rio de Janeiro’s most glamorous address. Throughout the 1930s its Golden Room hosted performers from Ella Fitzgerald to Nat King Cole. In 1933, it featured in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movie Flying Down to Rio. Nearly 80 years later it was the backdrop to the Rolling Stones’ biggest ever concert. Among its interiors, guests find an oasis of calm just steps away from the bustling city. The celebrated semi-Olympic swimming pool is the ideal place to swim and socialise. It’s surrounded by three of Rio’s finest restaurants. Michelin-starred MEE boasts a mouthwatering pan-Asian menu and 25 varieties of…
Rooms and suites are inviting refuges, individually designed with antique furniture and original artworks. Beds are so comfortable, Keith Richards’ wife wanted to take one home. In the spa, heavenly treatments harness the power of Brazilian botanicals. To stay in shape, there’s a tennis court and fitness centre. Just over the road is iconic Copacabana Beach, where guests enjoy private sun loungers and umbrellas.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- A complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Concierges are on hand to arrange exciting bespoke excursions, such as samba school visits, architectural tours and experiences atop Sugarloaf Mountain.
The property, in facts
| Where | Avenida Atlantica, 1702 - Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Brand | Belmond |
| Hotel group | Belmond |
| Rooms | 220 |
| Room types | 16 |
| Nearest airport | Antonio Carlos Jobim (Galeão) International (GIG) · 11 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Beach, Landmarks, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Penthouse City View Suite — Approx. 100 m² (1291 ft²), 6th floor suites feature original art, oriental carpets, French fabrics, exclusive designs uniquely for 6th floor guests only. These…
- Penthouse Ocean View Suite — Approx. 100 m² (1291 ft²), 6th floor suites feature original art, oriental carpets, French fabrics, exclusive designs uniquely for 6th floor guests only. These…
- City View Executive Suite — Approx. 220 m² (2638 ft²), located in the Tower wing. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 restroom, 1 kitchen, service area, spacious living room with dinner…
- Two Bedroom Ocean View Suite — Approx 165m² (1776 ft²), feature two bedrooms and two terraces. The master bedroom has one king bed and the second bedroom has two twin beds or one king. Only…
- Master Ocean View Suite — Approx. 80 m² (861 ft²), located in the Main Building. Stunning views of Copacabana beach, spacious living room, separate bathtub and shower. Only bookable…
- Deluxe One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite — Approx 68m² (731 ft²), located in the Main Building. Spacious suite featuring the Copacabana beach view, sitting area with living room, special amenities in…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
88% of the 16 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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