California Othon Classic – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Ideally located midway along the gentle curve of Copacabana Beach, the California Othon Classic offers contemporary accommodation in stylish surroundings overlooking the ocean. Walking out of the front door you are immediately immersed in the excitement and entertainment of Copacabana with its many shops, restaurants and nightclubs.

The beaches of Ipanema, Leblon and Arpoador are all an easy walk away and downtown Rio is just 15 minutes drive from the hotel. Inside, the elegant lobby with its Carrara marble floor, oriental rugs and sweeping staircase welcomes you to a haven of tranquillity and friendly service.

Arranged over 12 floors, the 112 rooms offer modern furnishings, fresh wooden floors, and broadband internet access. Wifi is available in all public areas. Deluxe rooms offer impressive views through floor to ceiling windows over the white sands of Copacabana beach and the blue ocean beyond.

The Colonial Restaurant and Bar offers an eclectic mix of Brazilian dishes and international cuisine served in traditional surroundings. A complimentary buffet breakfast is also served here. Two meeting rooms offer facilities for up to 80 people.

The 112 rooms were renovated in 2007 and are decorated in contemporary style. All rooms are fully-air conditioned and come with broadband internet access, telephone with voice mail, cable television with international channels, minibar, safe, hairdryer, laundry and room service. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Deluxe rooms offer impressive views through floor to ceiling windows over the white sands of Copacabana beach and the blue ocean beyond. Some rooms also have balconies. Buffet breakfast is included in all room rates. Children under 4 years stay free when sharing with an adult and using existing beds. Maximum occupancy per room is three persons. Check-in time is 3pm. Check-out time is 12 noon

From Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport

1. Head southwest (160 m)

2. Take the 1st right toward Estr. Itacolomi (23 m)

3. Turn left toward Estr. Itacolomi (88 m)

4. Sharp right onto Estr. Itacolomi (1.9 km)

5. Turn right onto Estr. das Canárias (1.9 km)

6. Continue onto Estr. do Galeão (1.4 km)

7. Slight left onto Ln. Vermelha/Av. Pres. João Goulart (8.6 km)

8. Continue onto Vevd. Prof. Rufino de Almeida Pizarro (1.8 km)

9. Continue onto Vevd. Eng. Freyssinet (2.3 km)

10. Continue onto Tún. Antônio Rebouças (3.5 km)

11. Take the exit toward R. Prof. Abelardo Lobo (69 m)

12. Keep right at the fork and merge onto R. Prof. Abelardo Lobo (450 m)

13. Continue onto R. Humaitá (350 m)

14. Slight right onto R. Visc. de Silva (270 m)

15. R. Visc. de Silva turns slightly right and becomes R. Pinheiro Guimarães (650 m)

16. Continue onto R. Gen. Polidoro (650)

17. Slight right onto R. Arnaldo Quintela (500 m)

18. Continue onto R. Gen. Severiano (210 m)

19. Continue onto Av. Lauro Sodré (260 m)

20. Slight left onto Ac. p/ Av Lauro Sodré (42 m)

21. Turn right onto Av. Lauro Sodré (300 m)

22. Continue onto Tún. Eng. Coelho Cintra (280 m)

23. Continue onto Av. Prca. Isabel (500 m)

24. Turn right onto Av. Atlântica and continue until you reach the destination.