Location
Ideal for beach vacationers, this urban hotel is situated on a main road in Rio de Janeiro, not 5 minutes from the sandy beach. The nearest shops can be reached within about a quarter mile. It is about 9 miles to the nearest airport, Rio de Janeiro - Santos Dumont (SDU), and Rio de Janeiro - Internacional (GIG) is around 15 miles away.
Facilities
86 apartments and 86 double rooms are located on 11 stories and can be reached by elevator. English-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk around the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a coat check, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a wake-up call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Cyclists can make use of the bicycle storage area and rental service. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business center offers a fax machine.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a mini fridge. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Some of the wheelchair-friendly rooms have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex is ideal for exercise and relaxation. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and golf are available. Sports and recreation facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A bed and breakfast package is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
