The Restaurant at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

"By night, much-feted French chef Roland Villard prepares lobster, sea bass, and Amazonian tambaqui fish, served to a sophisticated public in the sensuously silk-draped in-house restaurant, Le Pré Catelan"

"The restaurant Le Pré-Catalan is run by the acclaimed chef Roland Villard and is as good as its Parisian original"

"The fabulous views, excellent French restaurant Le Pré Catalan, and quality service make up for the unins pired decor of this hotel"

"Also nearby stands the cult samba bar Bip Bip, but for those less keen on heading out and about, the two swimming pools (one for sunrise, one for sunset) are pretty spectacular, and the famous restaurant Le Pré Catalan serves up award-winning tasting menus for those still able to afford an extra treat"

"The area around the hotel boasts many shops, restaurants, and cafes suiting all tastes, styles, and budgets"

"The French influence can be found in the hotel's dining options, which include an award-winning restaurant specializing in gourmet French cuisine, with Brazilian influences of course, and a rich breakfast buffet rife with French pastries"

"Also popular is the moderately priced poolside Atlantis restaurant, serving breakfast buffets and a bountiful luncheon buffet from an international menu"