To the delight of sun and sand worshipers visiting Brazil, the Othon Palace Fortaleza towers over Meirelles Beach in the most sophisticated area of Beira Mar Avenue. When not soaking up the rays or frolicking in the ocean, guests can sample the city's dining and leisure centers in the sophisticated Volta da Jurema area, known for local artists' expositions and other cultural events. With a futuristic and innovative architecture, this Brazilian hotel boasts a spectacular view of the Mucuripe Bay. The colors and textures of the Ceará province are present in the many colorful rayon scenes displayed around the hotel. When not at the beach, guests can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, pool, sauna, business center, car rentals, fitness club and 24-hour room service.

The 20-story hotel's 136 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites feature safes, minibars, cable television, balconies, Internet access and refrigerators.

Beach lovers and other guests couldn't ask for a better location than the Othon Palace Fortaleza: right on the beach and in the midst of all the South American action.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   Cable TV with pay movies. Alarm clock. Minibar. Makeup mirror. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Standard:   Cable TV with pay movies. Alarm clock. Minibar. Makeup mirror. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Driving Directions: Take Governador Tasso Gereissati expressway and follow signs to Praia do Futuro. After 10 min. driving, take Desembargador Moreira Av until the end. Then take Abolicao Av. until Barao de Studart Av. Onto Monsenhor Tabosa Av. and follow signs to Praia do Meireles Hotel is located at Beira Mar Avenue.