With elegant and attractive interiors and a postcode right on the beach in the vibrant Copacabana neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is the ideal choice for a fulfilling holiday to this beautiful and thrilling city. Home to samba and boss nova rhythms, the city is alive with culture and the beach is iconic throughout popular history as the must-see place to go. With rooms each offering balconies, guests at the hotel can observe the ebb and flow of the tide from up high and also enjoy other modern conveniences like individually-regulated air-conditioning, minibar and en-suite bathroom with shower/bath combination, toiletries and hairdryer. There are bathrobes and slippers available as well as blackout curtains, premium bedding and LCD television with cable channels and an iPod dock to keep your ears entertained. There is also Wi-Fi, a desk and daily housekeeping and toiletries too.
The hotel has a rooftop terrace where you can spy on all the action going on at the beach and city and you'll find a swimming pool with sun loungers up there along with a bar and terrace where you can enjoy a light snack and a drink. The hotel also has another bar for drinks and snacks downstairs along with a restaurant offering floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the area while you tuck into traditional Brazilian food and a buffet breakfast each day. 24-hour room service is also available for luxury's sake and there is a steam room, sauna and fitness centre for your bodily needs.
The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel has a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry service, laundry facilities, computer station, and disabled accessibility.
*Official star rating 4**
Location
The Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel is right on Copacabana Beach in the heart of Rio de Janeiro and surrounded by great attractions and tourist spots like bars, restaurants, shops and night life. Nearby you can take a cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and public transport is available throughout the city.
Accomodation
The hotel has 117 elegant apartments with balconies, featuring air-conditioning, minibar, bathrobes and slippers, daily housekeeping, hypo-allergenic bedding available, soundproofing, premium bedding, blackout curtains, en-suite bathroom with shower/bath combination, toiletries, hairdryer, LCD television with cable channels, iPod dock, desk, Wi-Fi, telephone, and in-room safe.
Certain amenities may be payable locally.
Eating and Drinking
Against the backdrop of large windows facing panoramic views of the beach and city the La Finestra restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with a tasty Brazilian menu and you can follow that up with a trip to Bar Limone for drinks and snacks in the lounge. There is also the Bossa Lounge which offers a light lounge and terrace by the pool right on the rooftop. 24-hour room service is available.
Swimming Pools
There is a rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and a bar with a fantastic view of the beach and city as well as a gym, steam room and sauna.