Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort, Rio de Janeiro

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort offers the city's only beachfront resort with a newly redesigned pool area featuring tropical landscaping, a large deck, and a JacuzziⓇ facing the ocean. The property has 2 outdoor swimming pools, a kids' pool, and a pool concierge service that provides recreational and sport activities. The semi-private beach is accessible directly from the pool area, with sun loungers and beach chairs available for guests.

The hotel operates 4 restaurants, including Casarão Restaurant serving noble cuts of meat at dinner and buffet lunch, and Bene Restaurant offering Italian food. L'Etoile, a French cuisine restaurant on the 26th floor, provides panoramic ocean views, while Casa da Cachaça poolside serves sophisticated snacks, specialty caipirinhas, and classic cocktails. The Club Lounge on the 26th floor offers exclusive access with personalized amenities, including a separate breakfast area and happy hour from 5 to 7 pm with snacks and drinks.

All 538 guest rooms have private balconies overlooking the sea, with Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds and air conditioning. The rooms are spacious with contemporary furnishings, and many offer ocean views from higher floors. The hotel provides a variety of room categories, including club-level rooms with access to the 26th-floor lounge and dedicated reception staff.

The newly launched Shine Spa offers massage treatments, sauna, and spa facilities with a 20% discount for hotel guests. The well-equipped fitness center provides fitness classes and a modern gym, while the tennis courts and bicycle rental allow for outdoor activities. The hotel also has a games room, children's playground, and kids' club for younger guests, plus board games and indoor play areas.

The hotel sits on trendy Leblon Beach in Rio's South Zone, 1 km from Leblon Beach and 3.4 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. A complimentary shuttle service runs to Leblon Beach and the shopping mall, while an airport shuttle is available for Santos Dumont Airport (16 km away). Business travelers have access to a business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and currency exchange services, and the hotel is pet-friendly with pet bowls and baskets provided.

Location: Exclusive beachfront on Leblon Beach

Rooms: 538 ocean-view rooms with private balconies

Pools: Renovated pool area with Jacuzzi facing the ocean

Dining: 4 restaurants including French L'Etoile and Italian Bene

Wellness: Shine Spa with massage and sauna

Services: Complimentary shuttle to Leblon and pet-friendly policy

Recreation: Tennis courts, kids' club, and bicycle rental