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Item Description

Hotel Rosa dos Ventos - offering rainforest mountain comfort and quality services.

In the midst of a mountainous 250 acre private park, 4.000 ft above sea level, Rosa dos Ventos provides guests with the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the pleasant and comfortable "altitude tropical climate." The Hotel has 59,500 sq feet of constructed area which represents only 0.56% of the total area of the property. In 1991, the Hotel Rosa dos Ventos became a member of the international chain of Hotels Relais & Chateaux, which is recognized by the rigor and demands of high standards of comfort, quality of installations and services. The hotel offers a variety of leisure options and is adjacent to a National Park. Here, you are surrounded by dozens of "sugar loaf" mountains. The package includes breakfast served in Zermatt Restaurant.

Item Special Note

Valid until 30 November 2009. Reservations to be confirmed upon availability (minimum 15 days before check-in). Not included: 10% service tax, 5% ISS and R$1,00 tourism tax per day. Transfer from and to airport (100 km from Rio de Janeiro International Airport) not included.

Green Practices & Awards

Rosa dos Ventos has received:

• Brazilian Hotel Industry Association - Best business practices (2006)
• Relais & Chateaux environmental Award (2004)

The hotel implements various sustainability practices:

• Conservation of energy (e.g. solar heating) and water
• Preservation of fauna and flora
• Solid and liquid waste management
• Organic composting
• Training and capacity building

Hotel Rosa dos Ventos is a member of Ralais & Chateau since 1991.

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