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Hilton Rio Opens in Copacabana

RIO DE JANEIRO

The Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana opened, marking a significant milestone as the company’s 100th hotel in Latin America. The 545-room beachfront hotel is one of the largest hotels in the famous Copacabana neighborhood, one of Brazil’s most visited destinations, and represents Hilton’s second property in the city.

“The opening of our 100th hotel in Latin America solidifies our commitment to strategically expanding our footprint and introducing our industry-leading brands throughout this promising region,” said Ian Carter, president, global development, architecture, design and construction, Hilton. “This milestone is a testament to the strength of our brands and the steadfastness of our teams to deliver success stories.”

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers easy access to the city’s two airports, financial center, main cultural attractions and world-famous tourist hotspots, as well as a variety of shopping malls and entertainment options for all guests’ tastes.

“Hilton has been welcoming guests for nearly 100 years, as one of the most innovative and fastest growing global hospitality companies, and we are proud to be a part of this story with the opening of our 100th hotel in Latin America,” said Joe Berger, executive vice president and president, Americas, Hilton. “With more than 70 new projects in our Latin America development pipeline, we are poised to continue our rapid growth, and further our mission to be the world’s most hospitable company – by positively impacting guests, Team Members, hotel owners, shareholders and communities in even more destinations throughout this dynamic part of the world.”

The iconic beachfront hotel in Rio, which was built in 1975 and completed an extensive renovation in 2011, includes 545 guest rooms featuring the brand’s amenities for guests traveling on leisure or business to the South zone of Rio de Janeiro. In-room amenities include complimentary coffee machine with capsules and tea, the exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, smart LCD TVs, clock radio with Bluetooth connection, safe and minibar.

Two exclusive pools, one with a 360 degree view of the city's three main tourist attractions - Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf, a full-service spa and beach provide the backdrop for relaxation and memorable experiences.

Two restaurants and three bars feature options for breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging from a diverse buffet to a culinary experience paired with selected wines from the hotel’s exclusive cellar.

For meetings and events, Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana’s expert team helps guide planning and the hotel’s 36 rooms for up to 500 attendees, totaling over 26,000 square feet of space.