The Best Western Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro is just in front of the Ipanema Beach, in the heart of the shopping and tourist area, less than a block from the Girl from Ipanema Bar, birthplace of the Bossa Nova. Ideal for the leisure traveler and businessman alike, due to its proximity to downtown and to the most famous tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro. Whether your trip is for relaxing and indulging in the sun on the beach, enjoying the nearby art galleries, theatre or botanical gardens, the Bossa Nova is the perfect place to stay.