Copacabana Palace

This is a review of the spa. I had a gift certificate for an hour massage at the spa. Booking was relatively easy; they had several openings and I was able to arrange things online. The spa was past the lobby to the left, around the back of the pool to the left. There’s a short elevator or stairs, to the elevated portion where the hair salon and spa are.
It said to come in your swimsuit and show up half an hour before your appointment to relax in the wet or dry saunas, so I showed up 30 minutes before my appointment and was given a locker at the front desk. The receptionist was curt but professional, not very warm and welcoming but a little stand off-​ish. The woman’s changing room to the right, had showers, toilets and lockers. The locker had a 4 number combo and included a robe and flip flops to change into and a towel.
After changing I was shown to the left side where there is a separated men’s from women’s sauna rooms. The rooms were small but clean and well heated. The dry sauna had two rows wooden seating and dry eucalyptus with coals and was quite dark. The wet sauna was a two tiered white marble bench and was dripping with condensation and steam. It didn’t seem like you could adjust the temperatures but they were intense. I tried both for short periods of time and then sat in the lounge rehydrating with water.
When my appointment time came, they called me back, introduced me to my masseuse and took me upstairs to a room. They already decided which type of massage, according to the receptionist, which must have been a misunderstanding but it sounded like it was difficult to change so I just went with the relaxing massage. I was able to chose from three essential oils and relax with soft music. I was also able to specify areas of tension (shoulders for me). She took the full amount of time, no skimping and was very professional. She knew her muscle groups very well and had good techniques for working out knots in muscles. Afterward I was offered some hot tea and allowed to go back to the saunas if I wanted. I was able to shower and change, which is great when you have massage oil all over your skin.
Definitely well worth it. Very good experience except for the incident with the receptionist.

My husband and I had the luxury of staying at the Belmond Copacabana through our membership with Inspirato. The customer service is outstanding! We were greeted with a convenient and informative driver that we booked through the hotel. Mariana, the receptionist had our room ready 4 hours prior to check-​in, as our flight got in around 10am and we were exhausted. Caio, the poolside bartender is the best! He is energetic, funny, accommodating, and knowledgable of the area. Not to mention that his English is perfect, which is also a plus when you have questions about Rio and he is happy to answer any question you might have. All of the employees by the pool have a great deal of awareness of their customers. They have your towels and umbrella set up before you even have a chance to ask! Housekeeping is also a great benefit to Copacabana … There was a lot of attention paid to detail. For example, my husband and I bought waters and a bottle of champagne from a local store. We went down to the pool and when we returned, our champagne was on ice … Little things like this can really enhance your stay anywhere. We highly recommend!!!

Aunque el hotel tiene sus años lo conservan muy bien tienen Super buen servicio la cama esta realmente buena, el cuarto es super amplio y el baño tambien. Pedimos late check out hasta las 2 pm pero dijeron que estaba muy lleno y no se pudo. Tiene buen gym. El desayuno para el tipo de hotel no es tan bueno. La secadora de pelo esta muy buena. Si bien el hotel esta muy bien creo que en cuanto a localización prefiero Ipanema.

Gorgeous hotel. Great rooms and views from every room, almost. Staff is great Marcus at concierge has great recommendations and bars make great drinks everywhere on the property.
The rates are very VERY high all year round so, but worth it, stay here at least one night if you are staying in rio. Right across the beach. Good shopping and dining alla round. The property it’s gorgeous. Comparable to the Waldorf in NYC or the RitZ Carlton in Naples.
Great dining halls downstairs and the pool is perfect for rio. Also lots of space for big parties and events.

OK the best, but expensive. A kind of legend: From the Royal family to the Rolling Stones… all stay here.

Doesn’t get better than this slice of paradise. Perfect location, the best staff and amazing rooms. Although it’s an old hotel it has been updated recently and very clean and modern. Can’t wait to return!

You can’t just walk in here for drinks or dinner. You must be a guest as many stars and royalty stay here.
It looks and feels like you’re in a movie and treat you like a star.
There is always a maid or service person for absolutely Anything you desire.
They don’t like photo taking in public areas like the pool. Yaay: pay attention to the fabulous time you’re having instead.
If you’re got a little extra money to spare, this is the Only place to stay in Copacabana.

My daughter and I stayed here on and near Christmas eve. This hotel, location, room, staff and dining options are absolutely lovely. Rio is so much fun and returning at night to this hotel is wonderful.

Goodness, how could you stay here and not give the place 5 stars? What an amazing and gorgeous place. We were here for the last two nights of our honeymoon and were upgraded to a nice sweet in the «old» building. The suite was beautiful. Since it is probably a given to anyone looking this up that this is a luxurious place, I guess I will just list a couple points that made this place special:
–the pool: you can go night swimming here! the pool is lit up and heated and there re little fountains sputtering from the sides. We went night swimming our second night and were the only ones in the pool and it was very romantic. We also watched a wedding party from inside the pool and there are plenty of interesting things going on in the patio around it. The pool is also huge — we were joking that it is double the size of our apartment. Night swimming is the best, but be aware that during the day it was very crowded.
–the porn: we got in the room the first night and ordered some room service. While we were waiting husband flipped around the TV to find something amusing to watch — the only English language station was porn! It was funny and surprising that it was free and just on the TV when we were flipping channels. So make sure to watch some porn if you are there!
Everything else is probably not surprising: bathroom huge with great shower and large, strangely long bathtub, 3 balconies, comfortable furniture, right across the street from the beach, classy vibe! We didn’t eat at any of the restaurants around the pool becuase we didn’t have fancy enough clothes with us, but there was a super classy jazz place, a new Asian place that won an award and some other place that served breakfast and had seating all around the pool. If we had any more money to spare and nicer clothes we would have eaten at one!
Not much more to say, it was an incredible place and I am so happy we got to stay here even for such a short time.

I came here with five friends on the final night of a fabulous vacation in Rio. Unfortunately, it was the worst part of the entire trip. The service was terrible, and the drinks were worse. Avoid this place at all costs, unless you enjoy being treated poorly and charged triple for the pleasure.

Le «Brunch du Copa» est une vraie expérience carioca ! Une expérience hors de prix mais ça vaut le coup.
Un buffet de plusieurs mètres de long avec salades (légumes marinés, patate douce-​champignons, crudités), sushis, sashimis, viandes (excellent poulet à la crème d’épinard), pâtes, fromages (parmesan, bleu, etc), huitres, crevettes, pâtisseries (un peu décevante) à volonté. Champagne à volonté aussi ce qui est un vrai plus. Par contre, on note l’absence totale d’oeufs, de viennoiseries et de bon pain. Donc ce n’est pas vraiment un brunch mais un buffet gargantuesque. Faire un buffet fromage sans pain, c’est un peu dommage. Mais tout est bon et appétissant. Il y a tellement de choix qu’on né sait plus où donner de la tête. J’ai gouté quelques recettes originales: une tarte au brie et aux abricots, un peu lourd mais original et des sushis aux fraises exceptionnels.
Le buffet se tient dans la salle du restaurant Pergula qui est un peu vieillotte mais on est cernée par la plage de Copa d’un côté et la piscine de l’autre donc plutôt sympa. Accès libre à la piscine et aux transats pour digérer. Yeay !

Visiting this hotel was a bucket list for a friend… and the reason I was able to talk her into going with me to Rio, from Buenos Aires.
Truth be told, I always thought the hotel was in Havana, so I was glad that it was actually obtainable for us Americans.
Being that we were not guests at the hotel (but staying 2 hotels down) we were not allowed to join the private party dining around the pool (surrounded on all 4 sides by the hotel but with an open-​air ceiling). However; we were allowed to dine and have drinks in the piano bar, which was only separated from the pool by a glass wall.
This was our one, big, fancy night out, so we put on our party dresses and fanciest heels and strutted in, as though we belonged there.
After having a seat at a small table with a rounded leather sofa, we ordered drinks and nosh.
The drinks took a while (which only irritated me because the guests next to us showed up after and got theirs before) so I took a stroll over to the restaurant across the foyer and then down the hall to the Carnaval Costume boutique. When I returned to our table, our drinks and one of our appetizers had arrived.
I tried not sampling my friends dish, thinking mine would be out shortly, but after asking twice over the course of 20 minutes, I dug into hers.
Again, I would have been irritated, but I kept in mind that South Americans are a bit more laid back and lackadaisical than us hurried Americans. Comparatively, they are like Hawaiians and everything is «Just 15 minutes», even if it’s really an hour.
Our server was very apologetic and kept the complimentary nuts and snack dishes coming. He also gave each of us a complimentary drink and comped my appetizer. For that, the wait was well worth it. I mean, its not like we were in a rush to leave one of the most beautiful, elegant and famous hotels!
After eating and drinking, we took a peek around a few ballrooms (a closed door will never stop either of us) and we gazed upon the enormous hallways with photos of all their famous guests; from John Wayne to Princess Diana to Jean-​Claude Van Damme. They all stayed at the coveted hotel.
We also were able to sneak a peek at the «black pool» (a private rooftop pool with a painted black bottom) because a couple we came across thought we were al
so guests and used their hotel key in the elevator that took us to the top.
The hallways aren’t quite as exciting, but they are gorgeous; painted white with white flowers everywhere and chandeliers and crystal wall light-​fixtures everywhere you turn.
After that, we took some photos of the hall of Carnaval costumes then headed to a 3^rd or 4^th floor balcony — stretching the length of the hotel — which overlooked the beach.
I have no idea what the cost of a room is here, but am pretty sure it’s one of those places that «If you have to ask, you can’t afford it». But a girl can dream. And this place is Dreamy, with a capital D.

The staff was wonderful, kind, and extremely detail oriented. To the point of perfection.

What a major let down. I’m sure this place is nice if you’re a guest but as a visitor there service is spotty as the decide at random times to close the food service to outside guests without warning.
Tip– don’t treat prospective customers poorly. It wouldn’t have been a big deal to allow us to dine during your off time.

PÉRGULA RESTAURANT was absolutely delicious and the service was phenomenal! I had the pork and it was amazing. Crisp pork belly skin and just juicy and soft interior. My fiancé had the seafood linguini and it was to die for as well. The sauce was light, and simple but very well seasoned and tasty. The seafood was fresh and we would highly recommend this dish. The copahinas (famous Brazilian alcoholic beverage) were strong and good. The service here is extraordinary! The waiter brought us free apps to try as well as other brazilian drinks.

Absolutely perfect in every way. From the little Brazilian Chocolates they give you upon arrival to the complimentary flip flops in your room, this hotel is the best of the best. I saw Martin Sheen and one of the musicians from Bruce Springsteen’s band (the guy from the Soprano’s) when I was staying there.
The beach across the street was one of the busiest and dirtiest but they have an area with umbrellas, chairs and attendants on hand just for hotel guests. I even received a massage on the beach.
The concierge set us up with a fabulous day trip to go see the local attractions including Christ the Reedemer, Sugar Loaf, Samba Area, Colorful Steps and the Soccer Field. It was a great excursion.

The hotel is a must when in Rio. But the service at Pergula does not alway live up to the very prestigious hotel. The food quality is amazing but the service at the casual restaurant Pergula will leave you speechless. You must improve the basics and service in rio can be relaxed, but when staying and paying at the Copacabana Palace you must receive 5 star + service!

O Copa é um cartão postal da cidade e famoso no mundo inteiro. Grandes estrelas internacionais já se hospedaram no hotel que tem muitas histórias ao longo de tantos anos de existência.
Para quem procura um lugar para fazer eventos o salão é lindíssimo e possui uma entrada independente do hotel. Já fui em alguns e todos eles espetaculares. O bar da piscina também é muito famoso e pode ser desfrutado mesmo por quem não está hospedado no hotel.

Um dos melhores hotéis do Brasil e o melhor do Rio. O Copacabana Palace, conta com uma mega e luxuosa estrutura para agradar seu hóspede. A piscina é fabulosa, grande e térmica, próximo a ela temos um pequeno barzinho para comer e beber. O salão do hotel é lindo, todo rústico e de madeira. Há um bar lá, com barman, garçons e um piano para quem se habilitar como músico. Há muitos gringos lá, artistas, ou seja, só pessoas com muita bala na agulha. Os quartos são variados, no que eu estive, era nada de muito luxo, porém muito arrumado e apesar de simples, muito bonito.
Recomendo a todos que um dia tiverem dinheiro ou a chance de se hospedar, dormir, ou apenas conhecer esse belo Hotel.
O preço é altíssimo, contudo é digno do local e do ambiente.
Lá você terá seu dia de rei.

O Copacabana Palace é MUITO bonito mesmo, e é sem dúvidas um cartão postal da cidade, com uma bela arquiterura e bem de frente para a praia de Copacabana, pena que muito caro. Por isso muitas pessoas tiram foto só em frente ao mesmo, o que já vale muito à pena.
Muitas celebridades do mundo inteiro se hospedam no Copacabana Palace, por isso é comum vigílias de fãs ensandecidos no local. hehe
Quando entrei no hotel, foi para um evento de trabalho da minha mãe, nunca me hospedei e nem cheguei a ver os quartos, só tive acesso às áreas comuns do mesmo. Porém pude ver inúmeras fotos de famosos do mundo inteiro, sejam políticos, da música ou atletas. E ouvi histórias contadas pelos funcionários dos hóspedes, curiosidades sobre as celebridades bem interessantes. Saber que o Freddie Mercury era muito simpático foi bem legal, pelo menos pra mim. hehe

An elegant hotel with the flair of old times. Strange smell in the room. Too expensive for the quality of service.

Für mich das schönste Hotel mit tollem Ambiente und gepflegtem Interieur. Großzügig gestaltetes
Luxus-​Hotel mit dem Charme der Cop und Reminiszenz an das Samba Spektakel in Rio.
Fazit: Wer Wert auf gepflegte Eleganz legt, ist hier perfekt aufgehoben

Ganz ehrlich, an der Copacabana gibt es genau ein Teil, dass wirklich eleganz ausstrahlt. Das Hotel Copacabana Palace. Neben vielen wirklich heruntergekommenen Bauwerken ist dieses Hotel der Fels in der Brandung und zeigt, woher die Copacabana ihren leider bröckelndenRuf hat.

Realmente um hotel cinco estrelas. Um dos hotéis mais tradicionais da América do sul e do Brasil. No Rio de Janeiro já é quase considerado um ponto histórico, mas sem exageros. Apesar de ser a decoração, inspirada em épocas diversas da histórias, e de grandes artistas e pessoas e lugares importantes, e antigos, o conforto é de última geração. Só de pisar os pés na recepção, você já pensaque está sonhando. Eu particularmente adoro, filmes e estórias de época, então esse momento foi um deleite pra mim. Eu tive que ficar num duplo, sem vista pro mar, porque era mais barato, mas mesmo assim, o quarto é tão sofisticado, que você não consegue imaginar o que seja os quartos presidenciais e os quetêm vista pro mar! Como eu não tinha dinheiro, não pude contemplar toda a maravilha por completo, mas só isso já foi o suficiente. (:
Na época os preços estavam assim, (e isso foi em 2006 mais ou menos): duplos a partir de R$ 830,00, duplos com vista parao mar a partir de R$ 1100,00. Nas épocas mais frequentadas, o preço aumenta e tem uma estada mínina, pra você poder ficar lá.. tem um baile, que é super caro então eu nem fui, mas dizem que é maravilhoso, é o Baile Mágico, que acontece no carnaval, com o traje a rigor ou fantasia obrigatórios. (, os preços variam de R$ 1000,00 a R$ 2000,00.