Located right on Rio's Copacabana beach, the Copacabana Palace Hotel is the most renowned hotel in Rio de Janeiro and has welcomed the rich and famous since 1923.

A glamorous icon of the city of Rio, this Orient-Express hotel has a reputation of exemplary service, superb cuisine and opulent luxury. 

Ever since Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' danced together at the Copacabana Palace in the celebrated movie Flying Down to Rio, the hotel has been the place to stay when visiting Rio de Janeiro.

The Copacabana Palace has 245 rooms and suites in total, 147 are found in the Main Building, of which 71 are suites and 76 are bedrooms. The brand new accommodations with city view, located in the Tower Wing Building, comprising a total of 58 suites and 40 bedrooms.

Each of them is individually designed with fine period furniture and original works of art, giving a elegant yet relaxed ambiance. Views are either of the world-famous Copacabana beach, or towards the city. 

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The Copacabana Palace Hotel

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The first ever historical and luxury hotel of Brazil. Located in the picturesque district of Pelourinho in Salvador, the Pestana Convento do Carmo belongs to the traditional Pousadas de Portugal hotel group. 

Construction began on this friary in 1586, commissioned by the First Order of Carmelite Friars.

Over the centuries, it has been the stage for major historical events and today it is Brazil’s first luxury historic hotel.

The striking colonial architecture of the Pestana Convento do Carmo blends with graceful furniture and works of art, taking back to more elegant age in its imposing lobby. Its sophisticated services ensure unforgettable experiences for its guests.

The Historic Hotel of Salvador da Bahia - Pestana Convento do Carmo is member of "The Leading Small Hotels of the World"

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Pestana Convento do Carmo

Natal's Manary Praia Hotel

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A member of the prestigious Roteiros de Charme Hotel Association, Manary is an exclusive hotel, located on the sands of beautiful Ponta Negra beach. 

The romantic atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and ambience – created with tradition, style and the latest technology – make it an ideal choice for visitors, whether on holiday or business.

Manary’s 24 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, LCD flat screen TV  with Cable program, a stocked mini-bar, hair dryer, electronic safe, background music, direct dial telephone and free broadband Internet access, allowing the usage of your notebook.  

The wide verandas are fitted with hammocks which invite you to be lazy.  In the Luxury rooms, in addition,  a DVD player is available.

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Iguazu's Hotel Das Cataratas

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Hotel das Cataratas by Orient-Express is the only hotel located within the Iguassu National Park, with the world famous Iguassu Falls just a two minute stroll away. 

As the only hotel within the national park, guests are able to enjoy exclusive access to the falls each morning before the park opens.

Hotel das Cataratas has 193 room including 15 suites.  The main building houses 52 bedrooms including 10 suites.  The Garden Wing houses 64 bedrooms including 1 Junior Suite and the Forest Wing houses 77 rooms including 3 Junior Suites.

Hotel das Cataratas has two restaurants, the Ipê Grill alongside the pool and the Restaurante Itaipu which boasts an outside veranda. 

International cuisine and local dishes are served in both restaurants.

Local dishes and specialities are extensive and have been shaped by the eclectic population of the Iguassu region and its variety of culinary influences.  Fish predominates due to a plentiful supply from the nearby rivers. 

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