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Orient-Express Relaunches Hotel das Cataratas at Iguaçu Falls
October 14, 2009
By Donna M. Airoldi
When viewing Iguaçu Falls, a collection of 275 waterfalls lying on the border of Brazil and Argentina, Eleanor Roosevelt reputedly quipped, “Poor Niagara.” Now incentive travel program winners can gaze on these spectacular falls daily when they stay at the newly remodeled Hotel das Cataratas.
The Orient-Express property debuted Oct. 1, 2009, following two years worth of renovations to the two-story Portuguese colonial building, which first opened as a hotel in 1958. The property is located within the 700-mile Iguaçu National Park—the only hotel within the park—and the falls are just a two-minute walk away. Hotel das Cataratas guests can enjoy exclusive access to the falls each morning before the park opens to the public at 9 a.m.
The décor of the 193 guest rooms, which includes 15 suites, was inspired by traditional Portuguese style, and features paintings of the local flora and fauna by Brazilian artist Ludmilla de Montes. Traditional Azulejos painted tiles, specially designed for Hotel das Cataratas, have also been used throughout the property. The Tower and Cataratas suites, along with many of the 16 Cataratas deluxe rooms, boast views of the falls.
A new spa opens at the end of October and will offer treatments from the Brazilian brand Natura, using tropical fruits from the area as well as ingredients sourced from the Amazon.
The hotel also includes two restaurants, a bar, two meetings rooms (with capacities of up to 100 and 80, respectively), a swimming pool, tennis court and gardens.
Local activities which can be organized through the hotel include helicopter tours over the falls, boat rides through the rapids, four-wheel drive jungle adventures and nature walks within the national park.
Rates for a double room at Hotel das Cataratas start at US$375 per room per night, including breakfast.
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