Latin America, Rio de Janiero
The hotel if you really must stay on the beach
The Orla is perfectly located in Copacabana at the end closest to Ipanema Beach. It’s relatively quiet at night but you are still just minutes from the bars and clubs of Copacabana and around 15 minutes walk to the gay bars in Ipanema.
The Orla overlooks the ocean with just the beach road between you and the golden sands – and that closes every Sunday during the season. Built in the 1960’s, the hotel has 115 comfortable rooms suitable for both the business and leisure travellers. There is a small roof-top pool offering stunning views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corovado.
Property Facilities
- Central Air Conditioning
- Communal Washer/Dryer or Laundry Service
- Elevator/Lift
- Gym
- Internet Access in Public Areas
- Licensed Bar
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Sauna
Room Facilities
- Direct Dial Telephone
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Individual Air Conditioning
- Safety Deposit Box
- Television
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