begun in 1947, the hotel was initially opened in 1950, to welcome visitors for the 1950 fifa world cup - since then it has been a regular host of international celebrities and politicians, famously receiving soccer legend pelé when he scored the thousandth goal in the maracană stadium. while remaining a classic, the establishment has evolved with the times, and has modernized its look, accommodating for more contemporary guests - there are 231 room spread over eight floors, with three choices of accommodation, inlcuding standard, superior and deluxe.
