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Belmond Copacabana Palace is a hotel in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, facing Copacabana beach. Designed by French architect Joseph Gire, it was built in a style that follows the line and model of the great beach hotels of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and opened on August 13, 1923.^[1]

With almost a century of existence, Belmond Copacabana Palace continues to be one of the most important hotel complexes in the city of Rio, and in Brazil, with two hundred and forty-three rooms (116 apartments and 127 suites),^[2] divided between the main and the annex building, in an area of twelve thousand square meters.^[3]

Belmond Copacabana Palace is known throughout Brazil for the international celebrities who stay at the hotel when visiting the city of Rio de Janeiro. In addition, the hotel is also known for hosting some of the most popular social events in that country.

The hotel has been voted several times as the best hotel in South America, including in 2009, when it won the World Travel Award,^[4] one of the most important tourism awards in the world.

History[edit]

Belmond Copacabana Palace was built by businessman Octavio Guinle and Francisco Castro Silva between 1919 and 1923, in an initiative of President Epitacio Pessoa (1919-1922), who wanted a large tourism hotel in the then capital of the country, to help host the great number of visitors expected for the big Centennial of the Independence of Brazil Exhibition, an event of international dimensions to be held on the esplanade of Castelo, a region in downtown Rio de Janeiro, in 1922. In return, the Federal Government would grant tax incentives, as well as the license to have a casino work in it - a requirement of the entrepreneur.

Once the agreement was done, the businessman acquired a plot of land on Copacabana beach, facing Avenida Atlântica, which was extended in 1919 by engineer Paulo de Frontin. At the time, the hotel was the first large building in Copacabana, and was surrounded only by small houses and mansions.

French architect Joseph Gire was hired to carry out the project, drawing inspiration from two famous hotels on the French Riviera: the Negresco, in Nice, and the Carlton, in Cannes. The structure, sober and imposing, was erected by engineer César Melo e Cunha, who employed, on a large scale, Carrara marble and Bohemia crystals.

However, the hotel was only inaugurated on August 13, 1923, almost a year after the Centennial Exposition. This was due to the difficulties in the importation of marbles and crystals and in the execution of its foundations (with a fourteen-meter depth, as required by the project); to the lack of technology and experience in the country for such manufacturing; and a violent undertow that, in 1922, destroyed Avenida Atlântica, causing damage to the hotel's lower floors.

To mark the inauguration, the great French singer, actress and vedetteMistinguett was invited to the ceremony, and, despite having the famous 'most beautiful legs in the world', was prohibited from showing them at the party. Her presence and presentation made the hotel's inauguration an event of world proportions.

In view of the delay in the execution of the project, President Artur Bernardes (1922-1926) tried to revoke the license to operate the casino in 1924. The matter was referred to Court, and the Guinle family, after ten years of dispute, won the case. The hotel and its casino were essential for the consolidation of the fame and glamor of the neighborhood in the following decades.

On May 23, 1928, President Washington Luis (1926-1930) was shot at the hotel by his mistress, the Italian marquess Elvira Vishi Maurich, who was 28 years old at the time. President Washington Luis was then hospitalized, with the official statement affirming he had had an appendicitis crisis. Four days later the young marquess was found dead. The police report stated it to be a suicide.^[5][6]

In 1934, the hotel's swimming pool was built, and, in 1949, it was extended, with a project by engineer César Melo e Cunha. In 1938, the 'Golden Room' was inaugurated, with a show by French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer Maurice Chevalier.

In April 1946, after World War II, President Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1946-1951) banned gambling in the country. The casino was then transformed into a concert hall, and the hotel underwent a major renovation, increasing its capacity and adding two areas to the main building: the side pergola and the back annex (opened in 1949). This remodeling was in charge of architect Wladimir Alves de Sousa.

With the capital of Brazil being transferred to Brasilia in 1960, the hotel experienced a period of slow decay, until it was overcome by more modern hotels, built in the 1970s.

In 1985, its demolition was projected. However, Copacabana Palace became a cultural property, being registered in federal (IPHAN), state (INEPAC) and municipal (SEDREPAHC) levels. In 1989, the Guinle family, represented by José Eduardo Guinle, sold it to the then Orient Express group, now called Belmond, which rehabilitated the Copacabana Palace, modernizing the old facilities without discharacterizing them.

References[edit]

1. ^'Hotel Copacabana Palace Na Praia De Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro, Brasil!'. copacabana.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 4, 2018.
2. ^'Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro: Acomodações'. ViaBr Turismo (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 4, 2018.
3. ^Reinaldo Paes Barreto (September 6, 2013). 'Hotel Copacabana Palace faz 90 anos'. Jornal do Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 4, 2018.
4. ^'Prêmio WTA de turismo considera Copacabana Palace o melhor da América do Sul'. O Globo (in Portuguese). November 11, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
5. ^Rodrigo Garcia (February 15, 2015). 'Nº12 – Perfil > Washington Luís: Rei da fuzarca e dos votos'. Municipal Chamber of São Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 4, 2018.
6. ^Bruna Talarico (June 2, 2017). 'Amor clandestino'. Veja Rio (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 4, 2018.

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Avenida Atlantica 1702,22021-001Rio de Janeiro

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The elegant 5-star Belmond Copacabana Palace offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants.

The spacious rooms at the Belmond Copacabana Palace are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views.

Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast served in Pérgula restaurant, which also offers Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood delicacies. Breakfast can also be served in-room and additional charges apply.

Top Italian dishes are served in Cipriani restaurant and a selection of drinks are available at the Copacabana Piano Bar. The new MEE Restaurant offers Pan Asian cuisine, with a menu created by the chef Kazuo Harada. A large selection of Japanese Sakes is also available.

Rooms: 8

Hotel Chain: Belmond Hotels

Facilities of Belmond Copacabana Palace

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

• Tennis court

• Walking tours

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Breakfast in the room
• Kids' meals

• Kid-friendly buffet

Pool and Spa

• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Spa
• Massage
• Turkish/Steam Bath

• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool (year-round)
• Beachfront
• Pool/Beach towels

• Pool bar
• Shallow end
• Swimming pool

Transportation

• Airport shuttle
• Shuttle service (additional charge)

• Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/out

• Currency exchange
• Baggage storage

• Concierge
• Lockers

Common Areas

• Terrace

Entertainment & Family Services

• Babysitting/Child services

• Books, DVDs & music for kids

Cleaning Services

• Laundry
• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

• Shoeshine
• Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Business center

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Hair/Beauty salon
• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Family rooms
• VIP room facilities

• Honeymoon suite
• Elevator
• Soundproof rooms

• Hypoallergenic room available
• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Safe
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms
• CCTV in common areas

• CCTV outside property
• Fire extinguishers

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Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests
• First aid kits available

• Access to healthcare professionals
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

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• Contactless check-in/out
• Physical distancing rules followed

• Mobile app for room service

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Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

• Delivered food covered securely

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.

Policies of Belmond Copacabana Palace

These are general hotel policies for Belmond Copacabana Palace. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!One child under 4 years stays free of charge in a crib.

Free!One child under 8 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free!One child under 8 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.

One child from 8 to 18 years is charged BRL 462 per night when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged BRL 462 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 3.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Elo credit card
• Diners Club
• American Express

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The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

Please note that the property allows pets until 5 kg.
Please note that children between 6 to 12 years old will be charged 50% for breakfast.