A tall thin skyscraper, the Sol Ipanema is in a fabulous location on Ipanema's eastern point. The rooms are predominately beige, and the view from the deluxe front rooms is stunning. Back rooms have a view of the Corcovado and the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The hotel offers beach towels and chairs for its guests. The section of the beach which is in front of the hotel is visited by trendy young cariocas. Room rates are subject to taxes.