Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Like Rio de Janeiro itself, the Sheraton Rio is filled with life, beauty, and relaxation. Our 561 guest rooms, including 61 suites, are exquisitely decorated, with a balcony offering breathtaking views of the sun-baked beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, and of the nearby hills and mountains. Air conditioning, a mini-bar, radio, direct-dial telephone, color satellite TV with movie channels, and an individual safe add to your comfort. Two floors are reserved for Towers accommodations, providing Butler Service, upgraded amenities, large oceanfront rooms, exclusive registration, and a private lounge for breakfast and cocktails. Specially-equipped rooms for the handicapped and nonsmoking rooms are available.

The hotel's restaurants and bars match the country's physical beauty, blending the many flavours of Brazil and catering to all tastes. Elegant and sophisticated Valentino's features award-winning Northern Italian specialties; Mirador Cafe offers international cuisine and Brazilian specialties. Casual and relaxing, O'Casarao has an open-air barbecue and the poolside pizza kiosk an authentic wood-burning oven. You can dip your feet while quenching your thirst at Trampolim, the tropical poolside bar, unwind over cocktails, or shake a leg to live entertainment in the One-Twenty-One Lounge. We also have 24-hour room Service.

The beach is literally at your doorstep, as are three swimming pools, three floodlit tennis courts with pro and rental equipment, a children's playground, and a complete, modern health club with gym, sauna, and massage. Outings can be arranged for off-site activities, such as wind-gliding, boating, fishing, and to the nearby golf course, jockey club, and spectator sports, including horse races and soccer matches.

Guest services include a travel agency, currency exchange, beauty/barber shop, medical services, drug store, shopping arcade, laundry/valet, postal service, rental cars, indoor parking, and a shuttle bus from the hotel to the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.

While being a natural choice for the vacationer, Sheraton Rio also provides international quality facilities for meetings and conventions, making it an ideal venue for all types of business trips.