The Copacabana Palace is legendary for its sumptuous style, fine cuisine and impeccable service. Always the last word in elegance, this imposing Mediterranean-style building has recently been refurbished from top to toe, reaffirming its reputation as South America's most sought-after hotel.

The Copacabana Palace Hotel is at the very heart of Rio's exhilarating social life, a rendezvous for the international set and the cream of Rio society. Rio's most traditional and luxurious hotel was opened in 1923. The impressive, stucco-fashioned landmark building was designed by the French architect Joseph Gire, who was inspired by two hotels: the Negresco in Nice and the Carlton in Cannes. Since its opening, it has had only two owners - the Guinle family of Rio de Janeiro and from 1989, Orient-Express Hotels. The Copacabana Palace boasts a magnificent, semi-Olympic size swimming pool, which is without doubt the finest in Rio, and the only roof-top tennis court in the city. The hotel also has a new Fitness Centre and a Beauty Salon.

The Copacabana Palace Hotel has 226 bedrooms and suites, 148 in the main building and 78 in the Tower Wing. The suites either face the sea or Atlantic Avenue. With its opulent lounges, bars and restaurants, the Copacabana Palace is a haven of relaxation and good living.