Location.The Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel is located less than four kilometers from Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The hotel is six kilometers from Ipanema Beach. Copacabana Beach and Cristo Redentor are eight kilometers from the hotel. Pao de Azucar and Jardim Botanico are 10 kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. The lobby features plants, a water fountain and stone floors. The hotel serves complimentary, made-to-order breakfasts in an open-air restaurant. The hotel offers lounge areas and hammocks near the outdoor pool and the garden. The hotel includes a fitness center and sauna. Brazilian barbeque grills are provided. Massages and beauty treatments are available upon request. For guests looking for alternate means of transportation, bicycle rentals are offered at the front desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Guestrooms. The hotel includes four guestrooms and two suites. All rooms feature ceramic-tiled floors that lead to private, furnished balconies. Select balconies include hammocks. Beds feature canopies, silk coverlets and 300-thread count Egyptian-cotton linens. Accommodations include full kitchens and minibars. Flat-screen televisions are wall-mounted. In-room safes are provided.

Expert Tip. John, the innkeeper, will assist with special requests such as room service, bottles of wine and champagne, or laundry service.

Room Types:

Suite:   Two king beds with canopies, silk coverlets, 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, and down comforters (bedspreads). 20 square meters (215 square feet). Floors 1-2. Furnished balcony/patio. Kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Sofa bed. Desk. Cable TV. Direct-dial phone. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Clock radio. In-room safe. Minibar. Hair dryer. Bathroom with shower, telephone, and bidet. Antique-style decor and furniture.

Deluxe Room:   One king bed and one double bed with canopies, silk coverlets, 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, and down comforters (bedspreads). 15 square meters (160 square feet). Floors 1-2. Furnished balcony/patio. Kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Sofa bed. Desk. Cable TV. Direct-dial phone. Complimentary wireless Internet access. CD player. Clock radio. In-room safe. Minibar. Hair dryer. Bathroom with shower, telephone, and bidet. Antique-style furniture and decor.

Driving Directions: From Rio de Janeiro Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 24 km.