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Between the direct beach access Swedish massages swanky space and magical sand-and-surf views it's easy to see how life might be so sweet at Marina All Suites Hotel. Reaching 16 floors high this luxe hotel is home to 39 upscale suites including non-smoking options. Dressed in tawny taupes with sleek designer furniture suites include spacious living areas. Kitchens and dining areas spice up select units. Hotel highlights include a sauna-steam room area - said to offer the best views of the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema. After taking it to the limit at the fitness facility under the guidance of a personal trainer guests can have their aches and pains soothed away with shiatsu tui na and Swedish massages. Additional perks include an in-house restaurant and on-site parking. The hotel sits directly across the street from lovely Leblon Beach where the urban scene ends and the beachfront fun begins. Guests taking a step back two blocks should be pleased to find a string of restaurant options along Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva. Those bound for campus are just over one mile from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport is 16 miles.