at a glance

one of the most famous landmarks of copacabana beach is the copacabana palace, a historically popular hotel known for the celebrities who have been frequenting at this establishment for decades.

the hotel opened in 1923, and though it was scheduled for demolition in 1985, orient express hotels purchased the property and updated the hotel with a new interior design and new amenities.

the palace is located on atlantic avenue, a major road which runs the along the coast of copacabana. the city witnessed growth and expansion as it underwent road and building construction along atlantic avenue in the 1970s