the palace is richly decorated with marble staircases, polished golden elevators and handrails classic furniture, imported tapestries, and crystal chandeliers. considered by many south america's premier hotel, it has received rich and famous guests for over 80 years.

the palace has hosted some of the most famous people in the world, including marilyn monroe, carmen miranda, brigitte bardot, rita hayworth, gina lollobrigida, princess diana, prince charles, nelson mandela, walt disney, santos dumont, michael schumacher, lenny kravitz, mick jagger and the rolling stones, the police, rod stewart, and gisele bündchen - to mention a few.