Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Location
This conference hotel is situated on a main road in Rio de Janeiro, right on the sandy beach. The center can be reached within around a quarter mile.

Facilities
Guests have a choice of 18 junior suites, 52 suites, 424 single rooms and 135 double rooms located in a 26-story main building and a 4-story auxiliary building. The reception desk is open around the clock. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a safe, a currency exchange service, 24-hour room service, a hairdresser, a conference room and a business center. Internet access (for a fee) is available to guests in public areas. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and an elevator. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the parking lot. Other services include a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Internet access, a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and a radio provide all the essentials for a comfortable vacation. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and pleasantly heated water to ensure comfortable swimming. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, beach volleyball and volleyball are available. The water sports offered include aquafit. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, callisthenics and aerobics. A spa, a sauna and massage treatments are available in the wellness area. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy an entertainment program.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. A bed and breakfast package is offered as a catering option. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themseves at the buffet or choose their preferred fare from the menu (for lunch and dinner).

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.