IPANEMA BEACH tops the must-see list for every visitor to Rio de Janeiro . The luckier ones stay at the beachfront Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro – Ipanema.

The 222 rooms and suites furnish breathtaking views of the beach and sea. The twenty-first floor's Imperial Suite – is a 488 – square-foot wonder..

Ocean views flank every room in the new Convention Center, where up to 200 people attend social and business functions.

The hotel's Galani restaurant serves contemporary Italian fare, rated among the city's finest. On Saturdays, guests look forward to the lavish feijoada feast served for lunch.

A short walk leads to the neighborhood's exclusive boutiques and restaurants – and to the beach, where hotel staff supply chaises, umbrellas and fresh fruit.

Services:

• 24-hour Room Service
• Local newspaper in the room on request
• 24-hour Valet Parking
• Beach facilities: chaise lounges, sun shade and shower
• Stores
• Concierge for all kind of assistance
• Rent-a-car and cell phones