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Located on the famous Copacabana beach and 5 minutes from Ipanema Beach, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro offers the best view of the Sugarloaf. Considered on the most prestigious hotels in the city, the five-star Sofitel welcomes its guests with a chance to sit on the beach and swim in the ocean. This exclusive property is situated only 10 kilometers from the airport and 7 kilometers from the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. There are many attractions nearby including botanical gardens, museums and more.

The Sofitel Hotel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro offers 388 spacious rooms and 66 elegantly designed suites with private balcony featuring scenic views of the Sugar Loaf. All are air conditioned, including amenities that travellers expect from modern hotels. 5-star room amenities: LCD cable TV, iPod station, Wi-Fi,  DVD player and minibar. The executive Sofitel Hotel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro welcomes its visitors a new concept in personalized services, beach service and exclusive VIP service.

Guests at the hotel will find a fitness center, bar, two panoramic pools, saunas, a Turkish bath and an award-wining restaurant specialises in gourmet French cuisine where they can sample local and foreign cuisine. Some of the amenities offered by the hotel include a VIP “Imperial Club” business floor, the Atlantis coffee shop, and the Horse’s Neck English pub. There is also a business center with 13 meeting rooms able to accommodate up to 2000 people.