EMPTYJET Recommend
Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
4.7(3,583)Google ratingPrice on request
- couples
- city breaks
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET levelsEMPTYJET PreferredTop band of the EMPTYJET ranking: strongest multi-source evidence of a true luxury standard. The properties we fly clients to most often.EMPTYJET RecommendSecond band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.EMPTYJET ApprovedThird band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.EMPTYJET rank #302
Copacabana Palace
Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22021 001, BR
- Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
- 4.8/5Google rating41,725 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
- 93.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
- 11.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026
Best for
- beach
- food & wine
- city breaks
- business
About Copacabana Palace
Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro is recognised as an EMPTYJET Recommend hotel, offering 140 rooms and a private area on Copacabana Beach. The property features a half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool, rooftop tennis courts, and a spa (currently closed for renovation). Dining options include the Michelin-starred Ristorante Hotel Cipriani (closed for renovation), Mee for pan-Asian cuisine, and Pérgula serving Brazilian dishes. Light bites and cocktails are available at the Pool Bar.
The hotel has received several notable accolades, including rank 11 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, and a score of 93.5/100 from La Liste. Valet parking is also available.
Why it stands out
Copacabana Palace is listed for its EMPTYJET Recommend tier, prime Rio de Janeiro beach location, private beach access, and acclaimed dining. The hotel is recognised by The World's 50 Best Hotels, Forbes Travel Guide, and La Liste, highlighting its consistent excellence and appeal for both leisure and business travellers.
Key facts
- Keys
- 140 rooms
- Architecture
- Facade by famed architect Joseph Gire
- Type
- Beach, City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Private area on Copacabana Beach
- Beach access — evidence: Private area on Copacabana Beach
- Swimming pool — Half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool
- Tennis — evidence: Rooftop tennis courts
Dining
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Michelin-starred Italian dining at Ristorante Hotel Cipriani (closed for renovation)
- Multiple restaurants — Mee; Ristorante Hotel Cipriani; Pérgula
- Bar — Light bites and cocktails at the Pool Bar
Services
- Valet parking — evidence: Car parking and valet service
Wellness
- Spa — Copacabana Palace Spa (closed for renovation)
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-22.9669, -43.1790Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand14 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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