Opened in 2015 in the Leme neighbourhood, at the northern edge of Copacabana, Arena Leme Hotel is a 4-star establishment with 208 oceanfront rooms. The address combines a prime beachfront location in Rio and services tailored to both leisure and business guests.

Why stay here

Leme extends north from Copacabana, offering a more residential and peaceful atmosphere than its famous neighbour. The hotel embraces this dual identity: a façade opening onto the Atlantic Ocean, direct access to the seafront promenade and beach, and an equipped rooftop that bridges daytime beach life and urban evenings. Travellers will find superior accommodation here, English-speaking staff (fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French), with a team available 24/7.

Atmosphere

The building showcases understated contemporary design, with open volumes at ground level and rooms decorated in neutral tones. The hotel's character truly shines on the rooftop terrace: an unheated outdoor pool, solarium and elevated bar, which form the hotel's shared living space. It's functional beachfront urban comfort, refined without excessive ornamentation.

The rooms

The hotel offers 208 rooms spread across several categories, from the 1st to 12th floor:

• Standard and Superior: entry-level and mid-range configurations, some with partial sea views.
• Deluxe and Deluxe Plus: frontal or lateral ocean views, with or without balconies depending on floor.
• Executive: more spacious rooms with balconies, facing the Leme and Copacabana beaches.
• Panoramic Sea View Suite: the top category, featuring a bedroom with 55" TV and a separate lounge with 43" TV.

All rooms include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, minibar, safe, desk, blackout curtains and a private bathroom with shower and separate toilet. Hypoallergenic rooms are available upon request.

Dining and services

Otaviano restaurant, open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, serves contemporary Spanish cuisine in a modern setting. The rooftop bar, adjacent to the pool, offers drinks and light bites during the day overlooking the ocean.

Regarding facilities, the hotel provides:

• An outdoor rooftop pool (unheated) with solarium
• A sauna and hammam
• An equipped fitness room
• A business centre, meeting rooms and a flexible rooftop space for events
• Room service, laundry, dry cleaning, currency exchange, luggage storage
• Facilities for guests with reduced mobility and elevators serving all floors

Pets are welcome upon request, with an additional charge. The hotel has no on-site parking—something to plan ahead for if you're renting a car.

Location

Arena Leme sits in the Leme neighbourhood, directly on the edge of Copacabana, with immediate access to the seafront promenade, beach kiosks, cafés and restaurants. Duque de Caxias Fort, perched on Morro do Leme, is about five minutes on foot and offers one of the most striking views over the bay. The BRS 2 Belford Roxo bus station is also within a ten-minute walk. Santos Dumont domestic airport is reachable by taxi in around twenty minutes depending on traffic.

In the area

From Leme, you can walk the entire length of Copacabana, then continue to Ipanema along the promenade. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and the historic centre are accessible by taxi or metro. To plan the rest of your trip, explore our Rio de Janeiro guide, and to compare other urban properties across Brasil, see Bahiacafé Hotel in Salvador or Bogari Hotel in Foz do Iguaçu.

Plan your stay

Arena Leme Hotel integrates easily into an itinerary combining Rio, the Amazon and the Northeast. To build your tailor-made Brasil journey, browse our Brasil travels and connect with our destination specialists.