The Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is an important historical landmark in this amazing city which has been welcoming guests since it opened in 1923. While you look at these 5 Fascinating Facts concerning the hotel you'll begin to understand why it is known as the ‘Princess from the Sea'.
It has only had two owners. A destination for your wealthy and the well-known, the hotel has only been sold once. Initially the hotel belonged towards the Guinle family and was bought by Orient-Express Lodges, Trains & Cruises in 1989.
The Copacabana Palace Resort has been a high society location since it opened. Visitors to the hotel over the years have included Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' and was the scene of their first dance in the movie, "Flying down Rio". Carmen Miranda, the Rolling Stones, Theodore Roosevelt, Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Lady Di, King George VI, Rod Stewart and several other well-known people have enjoyed the luxury and elegance provided by the hotel.
