Gran Melia Nacional Rio de Janeiro is ideally set right in front of Sao Conrado beach and offers an unique option for those looking for the luxury of an urban resort The hotel is located within the grounds of a historic building, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and surrounded by Burle Marx gardens The hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre Beach services including beach lounge chairs and beach umbrellas are available Guests can enjoy exclusive drinks and sophisticated tapas at the Bardot Pool Bar, and also benefit from the one of the 2 contemporary cuisine restaurants, Sereia and Amaro WiFi is available throughout the property All air-conditioned rooms at the Gran Melia Nacional Rio de Janeiro are decorated in warm colors and offer Trussardi bed linen, LED TV, minibar, digital safe, dock station and pillow menu Ensuite bathroom offers complimentary amenities, bathrobes and hairdryer Sao Conrado subway station is only 750 metres from the property Pedra da Gavea and Jardim Botanico can be both reached within 65 km Copacabana beach is 11 km from Gran Melia Nacional Rio de Janeiro The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 13 km from the property, while Tom Jobim International Airport is 25 km away