The hotel is located in the Ipanema/Leblon area of Rio de Janeiro, near to the Arpoador, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Other nearby attractions include Corcovado, Henrique Lage Park, the Christ the Redeemer Statue (12 km away) and Maracana (14 km away). The Shopping Rio Sul centre is 6 km from the hotel, Ipanema/Gen. Osorio metro station is 500 metres away and Rio de Janeiro city centre is around 20 minutes away using public transport. This beach hotel has been in operation since 1974 and it offers 50 guest rooms in total. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, cloakroom, and lift access to the upper floors. There is a café, bar and restaurant, and room service is offered during limited hours. Wireless Internet access is available in the public areas, which are fully air-conditioned. The hotel welcomes tourists and business guests alike, who can enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire Ipanema and Leblon area. All rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, cable TV, a direct dial telephone, safe, minibar and air conditioning. Umbrellas and hairdryers are available upon request. Parasols are provided at the hotel and on the sandy/rocky beach. A breakfast buffet is served each morning and guests can sample the delicious Brazilian cuisine, which is based on fish and shellfish.
