Rio de Janeiro, Brazil





Copacabana Palace is a historic Belmond luxury hotel on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Designed by French architect Joseph Gire and opened in 1923, it offers 140 rooms and suites, two Michelin-starred restaurants, a private beach area, and 13 event venues.
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Copacabana Palace stands at Avenida Atlântica 1702 on Copacabana Beach, where 4 kilometers of golden sand curve beneath jungle-covered mountains. The neighborhood blends Indigenous, European, and African cultural influences. The hotel is 15 minutes by car from Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) and 45 minutes from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG).
The hotel offers four room and suite categories: Signature Suites (116–832 m²), Penthouse Suites (105–222 m²), Suites (44–97 m²), and Rooms (26–44 m²). The Pool Wing features newly refurbished suites with private balconies, including a two-bedroom penthouse with views of Christ the Redeemer. The Copacabana Suite offers oversized balconies overlooking Copacabana Beach and access to an exclusive sixth-floor pool.
Pérgula serves Brazilian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, including Neapolitan-style pizzas and local specialties. Mee, a Michelin-starred restaurant, offers pan-Asian dining. Lumio, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant led by Executive Chef Nello Cassese, serves a tasting menu in an intimate setting with 38 seats per evening, with an exclusive Dom Pérignon Table overlooking the kitchen pass. The Pool Bar offers light bites and cocktails.
The hotel features a half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool and private beach access on Copacabana Beach. The Copacabana Palace Spa offers treatments using indigenous ingredients such as açaí, guaraná, and Amazonian clay. Additional facilities include rooftop tennis courts, a fitness centre, Teatro Fernanda Montenegro, and car parking with valet service.
Couples choose the hotel for romantic getaways and honeymoons. Families benefit from Pool Wing penthouse options and family apartments. The hotel accommodates celebrations and milestone events across 13 event venues for up to 2,000 guests, including weddings and corporate functions. Business travelers have access to conference facilities and boardrooms.
Belmond | Opened August 13, 1923 | Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, 22021-001, Brazil | https://www.belmond.com/hotels/south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/belmond-copacabana-palace/
Editorial verification: Copacabana Palace is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is at Avenida Atlântica 1702 on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro. It is 15 minutes by car from Santos Dumont Domestic Airport (SDU) and 45 minutes from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG).
The hotel has 140 rooms and suites in four categories: Signature Suites (116–832 m²), Penthouse Suites (105–222 m²), Suites (44–97 m²), and Rooms (26–44 m²).
Copacabana Palace offers three main restaurants: Pérgula (Brazilian and Mediterranean cuisine with Neapolitan-style pizzas), Mee (Michelin-starred pan-Asian dining), and Lumio (Michelin-starred Italian fine dining by Executive Chef Nello Cassese). The Pool Bar serves light bites and cocktails.
Yes, the Copacabana Palace Spa offers treatments using indigenous ingredients like açaí, guaraná, and Amazonian clay. The hotel also has a half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool and private beach access.
The hotel has 13 event venues that accommodate up to 2,000 guests for weddings, celebrations, corporate meetings, and conferences. Facilities include rooftop tennis courts, a fitness centre, and Teatro Fernanda Montenegro.
Yes, the Pool Wing offers family apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse with views of Christ the Redeemer, as well as a half-Olympic pool and private beach access for guests of all ages.
Copacabana Palace is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Copacabana Palace is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Address: Avenida Atlântica 1702, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 22021-001, Brazil.
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Address | Avenida Atlântica 1702, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 22021-001, Brazil |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | belmond.com |
| Area guide | Copacabana luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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