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 the famous statue of 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 adjacent 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 on site Restaurant, where contemporary Spanish cuisine can be enjoyed. It offers 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.