InterContinental Hotel Rio is located approximately six miles from Sugar Loaf Mountain and 21 miles from Tom Jobim International Airport. Within walking distance of the Sao Conrado Fashion Mall, three miles from Copacabana and Ipanema, six miles from Christ the Redeemer, and nine miles from the Rio Sul Shopping Center and Maracana Stadium. Hotel amenities include outdoor swimming pool, fitness suite, sauna, two outdoor tennis courts, daily shuttle to Copacabana and Ipanema, helipad, beauty salon, business center, to relax and rest after exercising, sauna and massage are also available. InterContinental Rio also has an exclusive agreement with the best golf course in town, Gavea Golf Club, located right next to the hotel. Restaurants & bars include Aquarela the new Hotel restaurant, offering a relaxed atmosphere with glass facades and a deck facing the beach. New menu created by the hotel Executive Chef, it offers a varied buffet for breakfast and lunch. The traditional Feijoada is available on Saturdays and a delicious Brunch on Sundays.The E?e Restaurant, where the contemporary Spanish cuisine can be tasted, will offer sophisticated dishes created by the young twins, Chefs Sergio and Javier Torres. It is a perfect combination of colors, flavors and textures in a charming atmosphere with ocean view and subtle references to Spain. A Cozinha (express snack bar) and Lobby Bar. The hotel also offers room service, babysitting, dry cleaning, concierge services, currency exchange, free parking and several gift shops. All 418 rooms feature high-speed Internet access, minibars, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, bathrobes, safes, in-room movies, and satellite TV.The hotel has three exclusive floors, the InterContinental Club Floors, with 30 Club Rooms, 23 Club Suites, 2 Special Suites and 1 Presidential Suite, all with exclusive services and amenities, as well as access to the Club Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea and happy hour are served.