An affordable and basic hotel with its own special charm, the Hotel Biarritz is situated in a prime spot right in the heart of the world-famous Copacabana neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro close to the iconic beach and surrounded by a whole host of eating, drinking, shopping and partying spots that will keep you going all day long. With so much to do and see in the city there¿s no point hanging around the hotel so hop on a subway train and explore the rich culture and history of the vibrant city and come back any time you want with a 24-hour front desk available. The hotel has a number of comfortable rooms which each come with everything you need like air-conditioning, minibars and Wi-Fi. There are also televisions, showers, telephones, and in-room safes to keep your peace of mind. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast each morning to help you start the day with a boost and there are plenty of other dining spots just round the corner. The Hotel Biarritz offers tours and ticket assistance to help you make the most of the city and there is also a dry cleaning and laundry service and safe-deposit box at front desk. *Official star rating: 2**