Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with Burle Marx gardens, the Gran Meliá Nacional Rio de Janeiro is a landmark in Rio de Janeiro's hotel industry. In front of São Conrado Beach, the hotel has some apartments with sea views, as well as a leisure area with swimming pool and spa. The highest-class units are nearly 100 square meters in size and feature iPod docking stations, presence sensors, a living room, pillow scents menu, two bathrooms, a overhead shower and a sophisticated bathroom overlooking fringe. A garden, gym, sauna, lift and beach service are available to those staying at the emblematic Gran Meliá Nacional Rio de Janeiro. The establishment has the Mediterranean restaurant A Mermaid and the Amaro and Bardot bars. There is a choice of room rates with breakfast or half board. The Fashion Mall is about a five-minute walk. Driving, it's ten minutes to Leblon Lookout and 20 minutes to Copacabana Beach. Key Hotel Amenities Free WiFi in lobby Free WiFi in rooms Pool Air conditioning Restaurant Bar in hotel Gym