HTAi 2011 will be offering specially reduced prices for accommodation. InterContinental Rio has been appointed the official hotel for HTAi 2011.

ABOUT THE OFFICIAL HOTEL

InterContinental Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is located in front of São Conrado beach, surrounded by the beauty of the Pedra da Gávea, the green courts of the Gávea Golf Club and the Fashion Mall shopping centre.

The hotel offers an exclusive complimentary shuttle service for guests to Rio Sul shopping area and stops at Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.


Rooms & Suites
In order for our guests to take full advantage of our privileged location, all of the 418 guest rooms have balconies and ocean views, cable TV, air Conditioning, direct dial phones, minibar, electronic safe and high-speed Internet access. The InterContinental Club Floors are three exclusive floors with 30 Club Rooms, 23 Club Suites, 2 Special Suites and 1 Presidential Suite, all with special services and amenities, as well as access to the Club Lounge, where breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour food and beverages are served, with private check-in and check-out. Laundry and room service are available 24 hours a day. Access to the gym and to the Business Center, for internet use, is available 24 hours, upon request through the reception desk.

Restaurants & Bars
eñe – Contemporary Spanish cuisine with à la carte service. Offers a perfect combination of colors, tastes and textures with dishes created by two young chefs, the twin brothers Sérgio and Javier Torres. A sophisticated and modern atmosphere overlooking São Conrado beach, a comfortable outside terrace, chef’s table and view of the kitchen’s operations, allowing you to accompany the preparation of the dishes from close up.

Aquarela – A casual space, offering three distinct milieus, with modern and cozy decors. Open daily with a menu created by the hotel’s Executive Chef, this restaurant serves a complete buffet breakfast, an executive buffet for lunch and a dinner with à la carte selections. On Saturdays, it serves a traditional feijoada and on Sundays offers brunch with a wide choice of dishes. Flexibility to serve groups comfortably and privately.

Lobby Bar – If the idea is to have a relaxing drink and savor delicious appetizers, the hotel offers its cozy Lobby Bar, with a terrace facing the beach and an incomparable sunset.

Sports & Leisure
For those who like working out, the InterContinental Rio offers a large leisure area, with two tennis courts, swimming pool and a fully equipped gym, with trained professionals to advise guests during their sports activities. To relax and rest after a workout, sauna and massages are also available. InterContinental Rio also has an exclusive partnership with the Gávea Golf Club, located right next to the hotel. If you prefer to exercise while enjoying the beautiful view of the São Conrado Beach and the Pedra da Gávea, a running and biking track are available right in front of the Hotel.

Convention Center
With a total of 20 meeting rooms, all located at the same level and a capacity for up to 3,000 people, the Convention Center at the InterContinental Rio is one of the largest options available among hotels in Rio de Janeiro. In addition to its exclusive entrance, parking and specialized service, the InterContinental Rio Convention Center includes a modern and fully equipped Business Center, with all the necessary support services for meetings and events as well as a video conference room for up to six people, audio conferences and two offices for small meetings for up to three people. The food and beverage services follow the high Standards of the InterContinental chain and incorporate flavors of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro.

Main attractions
- Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita (hang gliding) - 10 minutes drive
- Copacabana and Ipanema beaches - 15 minutes drive
- Sugarloaf - 25 minutes drive
- Museum of Modern Art - 30 minutes drive
- Christ the Redeemer - 30 minutes drive
- Shopping Fashion Mall - 10 minute walk
- Barra Shopping - 20 minutes drive
- Botanic Gardens - 15 minutes drive
- Planetarium - 10 minutes drive

OTHER INFORMATION:

Check In/Out
Facility
Internet Access
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed.

Languages Spoken by Staff
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

- Local Currency: Real (R$)
- Time Zone: GMT–3