Tower hotel on popular stretch of rios ipanema beach opposite posto 9 beach the hotels prime waterfront location overlooks the posto 9 section of ipanema beach which draws a young eclectic crowd its a 15 minute stroll from best western plus sol ipanema to arpoador beach the birthplace of brazilian surfing general osorio square a 10 minute walk takes you to the tranquil general osorio square where locals gather to chat and the subway station can help you explore the rest of town for