SOFITEL RIO DE JANEIRO Av. Atlantica, 4240 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brazil
5 Stars

ROOMS
	Height faxes of the Sofitel Rio Palace, whose design is spread out horizontally in front of the most famous beach in Rio ie Janeiro, comprise 356 roons and 32 suites (ircluding one double suite) , each with private balcony, soundproofing, and fireproofing. The majority of the rooms (80%) have a view of the sea, and some floors and rooms are reserved for non-smokers and the physically-callenged. Guests receive the same high standard of service found in all Softel Hotels, icluding comforts such as a refreshment bar, room amentities, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, beauty mirror, Cable TV, dataport for lap-tops, voice mail, eletronic safe and daily newspaper delivery Rooms Pictures
Imperial Club 32 Superior 13 Luxe 16 Junior Suites 6 Executive Suites 01 Presidential Suite Rooms Pictures
	Professional, multilingual staff Concierge 24-hour room service Prompt laundry service Covered, valet parking Parking for tour buses Medical service and childcare Speedy check-in and check-our Rooms Pictures
DINING
Beach and montain views are just part of the scenery at the restaurants, tea room and bars where our French Chefs and their teams practice their refined ard. Dining Pictures
	Le Pre Catelan Restaurant This is the only branch outside Paris of the Gaston Len^otre Restaurant, and it maintains the best tradition of the world's most respected cusine. Atlantis Restaurant Attracts guest and residents of Rio for the excellence and variety of its buffets, and its special theme menus. With views of the sea and the swimming pool, it's also the ideal meeting place for breakfast. Dining Pictures
Chá & Simpatia Traditional Afternoon Tea is the perfect time to get toguether and enjoy our never-ending buffet of specially created French pastries, and a wide variety of delicious teas and assorted beverages. The Horse's Neck Piano Bar An English style bar, with great drinks, live music and exclusive appetizers. Poolside Bar For the exclusive use of our guests, with a menu of light specialties from the Atlantis Restaurant. Lobby Bar Althoug popular at Happy Hour, we're also open in the morning, offering simple breakfast accompanied by light croissants and a variety of breads. Dining Pictures
FACILITIES
Exercise, Rest and Relaxation You'll find all this and more at the Softes Rio. Check out our two pools - one catching the morning sun and the other the afternoon sun, Fitness Center with sauna and steam room, plus a workout room with aerobic exercise equipment and massage facilities. We also have beach service righ in front of the Hotel, where you can enjoy the 4.5 km of the white sands of Copacabana beach.
CONFERENCE & BANQUETING
The ten different rooms of the Softel Rio Convention and Events Center offer a variety of formats for conventions, social events, cocktails or banquets, and can host up to 2500 guests simultaneusly. Our proffesinal team is trained to take care of the smallest details and guarantee the success of any official ocasion or private party.
	The hotel can provide a range of equipaments to give support and flexibility to your event, including: Projector, screens, VCRs, slide projectors Audio sstem with simultaneous translation booths Lighting controls and effects 3000 padded chairs, seat covers, specially-sized tables and tablecloths Moveable Stage
Your office can literally be transferred to the first floor in the Sofitel Rio, where we've got 13 rooms each holdind up to 40 people, and access to all the infrastructure necessary for the executive. In additional to the many suppor services available in the Hotel, the Business Center features computers with Work, Excel, Power Point, e-mail and internet access, and fax.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Few cities in the world can combine such breathtaking views of the ocean, mountais and forests with such perfection as Rio de Janiro.
	The picture postcard scenery of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado make up the backdrop for this vibrant, historic city, which is rich in cultural and leisure possibilities. At your address in Rio, our team of attentive, hospitable professionals in ready to give you a truly pleasant stay
LOCATION
Its location between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches makes the Softel Rio Palace the ideal spot to take in this beauty, and another prestigious address among the 145 Km Softel Hotels worldwide. The hotel's location is very practical as well - just 10km away from the domestic air terminal and the city and financial center, 25Km from the international airport and 30Km from the main center of local exhibitions. Closer still are unbeatabla attraction such as the Tijuca Forest - the largest urban forest in the world, Christ the Redeemer and the Botanical Garden.