Le Meridien Copacabana Cuts loose at 30
Landmark hotel in Rio de Janeiro reaches third decade in style, as Le Saint Honor'e is named best Fr
RIO DE JANEIRO, October 25, 2005. Light the candles and strike up the band - Le M'eridien Copacabana turned 30 on October 15! The landmark, 496-room hotel property in the heart of Rio de Janeiro will mark the occasion with gourmet food and entertainment over the next few weeks at Caf'e Fleuri, Le Saint Honor'e restaurant, and the newly inaugurated Bar de La Paix.
Le M'eridien Copacabana's main restaurant, Le Saint Honor'e is a splendid backdrop for any occasion, having recently - and once again - been selected the best French restaurant in Rio de Janerio by a jury of renowned critics through Veja magazine. The restaurant's traditional/contemporary French menu was created by Dominique Oudin under supervision of world-famous French chef Paul Bocuse. Located on the 37th floor of Le M'eridien Copacabana, Le Saint Honor'e offers the contemporary concepts of decoration, design and gastronomy.
A dream destination for vacation and business travelers in the "Wonderful City," Le M'eridien Copacabana towers 37 floors above world-famous Copacabana Beach, with views of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Peak. Originally opened in 1975, today Le M'eridien Copacabana offers the height of hospitality including an experienced multi-lingual staff, extraordinary panoramic views, gourmet restaurants, unique private beach service, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and much more. Well-equipped for the meetings market, the hotel offers 21 different rooms for meetings and events, which can be reconfigured into 45 as necessary. All meeting rooms are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technologies.
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