“Glamorous luxury hotel with out-of-this-world views over the beaches and cityscape of Rio de Janeiro. Spend days relaxing by the sea-view pool or on Sao Conrado beach. Interiors are plush with a hint of space-age chic and there is a superb spa, two great restaurants and a buzzy roof-top bar.”

Recommended for

  • Views

    • No other hotel in the city has views that span Christ the Redeemer, the ocean and mountains. Engage in sightseeing from your bed
  • Romantic Break

    • There is no need to leave the hotel as everything is on-site: luxurious rooms, views, spa, beach access and delicious food
  • Architectural

    • Designed by legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, considered one of the key founders of Modern architecture
  • Spa breaks

    • Enjoy spa treatments with killer beach views. There is also a steam room, sauna, extensive gym and relaxation area
  • Beach Life

    • The hotel looks over and has direct access to São Conrado beach, considered one of the best in Rio
  • Foodies

    • Right on the beach, spacious accommodation and a plethora of activities for all ages
  • Sights nearby

    • Rio's main attractions are all driving distance but if you feel like venturing out don't miss a visit to Ipanema Beach
  • Other Activities

    • There is a dedicated kid's pool for families
  • Surfing

    • Surf the famous waves of Sao Conrado beach
  • Golf

    • Gavea Golf Club is 1.5km from the hotel
  • Downtown

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Gym

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Air conditioning

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    413 rooms in this hotel
  • Sauna/Steam

  • Air conditioning

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Roof terrace

  • Car not required

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Babysitting

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Child friendly

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Wifi

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Rio's main attractions are all driving distance but if you feel like venturing out don't miss a visit to Ipanema Beach
  • Other Activities

    • There is a dedicated kid's pool for families
  • Surfing

    • Surf the famous waves of Sao Conrado beach
  • Golf

    • Gavea Golf Club is 1.5km from the hotel
  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Watersports

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Gran Melia Nacional Rio de Janeiro

Originally published by The Telegraph

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