The Mercure Rio de Janeiro Leblon hotel is located in one of Rio's most charming districts, near Praça Antero de Quental, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva and Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, and is surrounded by a wide range of bars, restaurants and stores, as well asthe Leblon and Design shopping centers. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and the city's main tourist attractions. It is also within easy reach of Ipanema and Arpoador beaches and is 8.7 miles (14 km) from Santos Dumont airport.