This hotel is located near to the area's major shopping centres, restaurants, cinemas and theatres and is situated facing Leblon beach, one of the most beautiful and charming beaches in Rio de Janeiro. It is just a 15-minute walk from Ipanema/Copacabana, 5 km from Tijucas Forest and 10 km from Corcovado and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Renovated in 2008, this charming family-friendly city hotel is one of the newest and most attractive on Leblon Beach. It is the first hotel in Rio de Janeiro to combine the concepts of boutique and design hotel and is ideal for both business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The hotel has facilities to satisfy the most discerning and sophisticated guests. The 39 suites are very modern, spacious and overlooking the sea; all are nicely decorated, creating a pleasant and attractive atmosphere for any occasion. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a TV lounge, a bar and a restaurant and business travellers will appreciate the conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking available for those arriving by car. Guests will also find a bicycle hire station on the premises. The hotel rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer and offer a king-size or double bed. They are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a hifi system, Internet access, a safe and a kitchenette with a minibar and a microwave. Furthermore, individually adjustable air conditioning is provided in all accommodation as standard and all rooms feature a terrace.