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Lapa Palace Hotel
Nestled in the embassy district and overlooking the Tangus River from a hill is the Lapa Palace, a five star hotel that features a stunning 1870 residence with magnificent surroundings.
The place has ponds, streams, pool, waterfall, tropical flowers, old trees so you feel like in the middle of a personal oasis near the city center.
Decorated in the traditional Portuguese style with all the old elements like the marble, the stucco and carved tiles and woods, the hotels has stored for those who really like to be spoiled two particular rooms the Tower Room and the Royal Suite.
By now you are used to the Royal Suite and know most of its features but the Tower Room was pretty impressed with the private turret where you can have dinner in a romantic setting and a beautiful view of the city.
The room also has a TV popping from the end of the bed Jacuzzi for two and all the modern amenities so that you will feel spoiled.
So before dining in private quarter just try out the Cipriani restaurant who can cook for you in both Italian and Portuguese traditional style with contemporary fashion.
Last but not least is the Lapa Wellness Center an extensive program who can provide pools, gymnasium, designer treatments and all the other facilities like massage therapy and spa.
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