This is a boutique hotel, very charming and unique in Rio. It is an excellent hotel, not just for its location but for all features that a Deluxe hotel can offers you. It is without doubt one of the best hotel at Ipanema Beach. (11/08 RC) ## Location The hotel is located in the beachfront , at the border of Ipanema beach and Copacabana. International airport is 45 minutes away and domestic airport about 20 minutes. ## Distance 12 kms to city centre 12 kms to the nearest airport (santos dumont airport) Close to the beach ## Rooms All the rooms have been designed by Philippe Starck. They are modern, with dark decor and wooden floor. All with private terrace, Wi-Fi high speed Internet, work station, 32 plasma TV, DVD/CD player and marble bathrooms. ## Restaurant The hotel has a gastronomic restaurant Fasano al Mare and it is open for lunch and dinner. ## Exterior This is very stylish building from the outside. ## Lobby The lobby is medium in size and incorporates a seating area and the lobby bar.