The Sofitel Rio de Janeiro is a De Luxe hotel overlooking Copacabana Beach and just three blocks from Ipanema and Leblon. Its facilities include two swimming pools, to catch both the morning and afternoon sun, and a fitness centre with sauna and massage. The snack bar provides an excellent vantage point over the whole of Copacabana beach and bay. All rooms are fully air-conditioned, with cable TV, mini bar and telephone. The superior rooms face the city and the deluxe rooms have a balcony facing the ocean and the beach.