further, this is the usual accommodation of choice for politicians and international dignitaries - traditionally, the main music stage set up for new year's eve celebrations is always across from the copacabana palace.

the hotel makes sure all its guests are comfortable by employing nearly 500 people to take care of any requests a guest may have.

for the athletic minded, the copacabana palace has a tennis court available to hotel guests, as well as rackets, balls and even tennis lessons - the main swimming pool is nearly olympic-sized in length, and a full staff of employees is always on hand to cater to any poolside needs.