The Bar/Lounge at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

"The penthouse floor also has a private pool and bar"

"The poolside, Piano and Copa bars are well worth a visit for an early evening cocktail or splurge on the Sunday brunch buffet, a lavish affair (not included in the room price), if the nightly rates are out of reach"

"The piano bar has a more relaxed atmosphere (despite its shared location with the Cipriani restaurant) and discreet nooks with tufted velvet booths"

"The swanky Copacabana Piano Bar is the perfect place to unwind with a nightcap and live music"

"And whether you're in the mood for a clubby piano bar or a Michelin-starred meal (pan-Asian Mee is one of the first in South America to earn one), you needn't even leave the premises"

"The Amenities Rio’s grand dame earned its full-service reputation with a bevy of on-site amenities, including tennis courts, a business center, two boutiques, an oh-so chic outdoor swimming pool with poolside service, and a private beach with sun loungers, umbrellas and attendants"

"Even if you’re not checking in, the bar near the semi-Olympic-size pool, with its bossa nova soundtrack and fresh fruit caipirinhas, gets our vote for where to drink away the afternoon"

"Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access (wired access carries a charge), iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars and safes are in place throughout"

"Features include a luxe spa, heated outdoor pool, and three highly regarded restaurants, as well as a lounge with a live DJ"

"Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access (wired access carries a charge), iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars and safes are in place throughout"