Rio Othon Palace (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Enjoying a superb position overlooking the white sands of Copacabana Beach/ The Rio Othon Palace is a modern/ luxury hotel ideally placed just a few minutes from downtown Rio. Towering above the surrounding buildings/ the hotels views are unrivalled. Arranged over 30 floors/ the 572 rooms and suites all have vast picture windows and balconies giving spectacular views over the sea/ Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain. The hotel has recently undergone a major refurbishment program with all 150 Deluxe Rooms totally renovated. Located on the top eight floors of the hotel/ the chic/ contemporary décor in these spacious rooms offers guests the opportunity to relax in peaceful surroundings. Guests staying in these rooms will enjoy exclusive privileges such as VIP check-in/ butler service and an executive lounge offering complimentary breakfast and an open bar. Business travellers will also enjoy Wi-Fi in the public areas and in-room broadband internet services as well as the hotels business center and modern Itaipu Convention Center. Spend your leisure time relaxing on the beach or soaking up the sun on the hotels spectacular rooftop terrace. Here you can take a dip in the outdoor heated pool/ submit to a relaxing massage/ or just take in the amazing view with a sunset cocktail from the rooftop bar. The hotel also offers a fully-equipped gym/ sauna/ steam room and hydrotherapy pool. Three restaurants/ two bars and 24-hour room service offer a choice of Brazilian and international cuisine. Located on the 30th floor/ the Skylab Bar and Restaurant is a great place to enjoy the breathtaking views of Rio whilst sampling typical Brazilian fare accompanied by live music. Located 12km from the domestic airport/ Santos Dumont/ and 23km /35 minutes/ from Rio de Janeiros international airport/ Tom Jobim/ the hotel offers a free shuttle service to and from both airports. The hotel offers free transfers from the hotel to the airport. This service operates from 07-00 to 17-00 and should be booked in advance. Within the hotel/ the spectacular rooftop terrace offers an outdoor heated pool/ sauna/ steam room and health club where you can enjoy a relaxing massage/ or join a lively aqua gym class led by qualified instructors. The hotel also offers a fully-equipped gym and an indoor hydrotherapy pool. For those wishing to sample the delights of Copacabana Beach/ the hotels beach service offers sun loungers/ parasols/ towels and a member of staff to watch over your belongings whilst you take a dip in the ocean. Jogging and cycling tracks alongside the beach are a great way to explore the nearby beaches of Ipanema and Leblon. Avenida Atlantica/ where the hotel is located/ offers many shops of all types and the large shopping malls of Barrashopping/ Rio Sul and Citta America are all within easy reach of the hotel. If it is nightlife you are after/ you need not look far. Copacabana comes alive at night with a plethora of vibrant restaurants/ bars/ discos and shows. The hotel concierge will be happy to recommend the best places depending on your requirements. 15Pct commission to travel agencies to all reservations with check in until 30.Jun/ 2008 12Pct commission to travel agencies to all reservations with check in between 01.Jul to 30.Aug/2008. Paytell is not applicable for the over-commission promotion. Hotel will pay TA commission directly. NEW YEARS PACKAGE CONDITIONS/ From the period between 25th DEC/2008 to 31st DEC/2008 ? NEW YEARS PACKAGE the hotel requires a valid credit card with valid expired date and authorization to full prepayment with 20 days prior to arrival /CCD policy/ otherwise hotel will not hold the room. In case of Paytell it MUST be advised at the time of booking otherwise the hotel will consider the credit card informed and it will not be authorized change of payments. /Please make sure that all reservations are clearly mentioned ways of payments/ During these special periods all cancellations must be 20 days bef