What is the nicest hotel in Rio de janeiro on the copacabana beachfront?

Question

Please give top 3 hotels if possible.

Answer 1

When you are in Copacabana you aren't in your room very much anyway!  The good hotels have private areas on the beach with reclining chairs.  I really enjoyed the Marriott.  

Next to them is also a fabulous masseuse with a pale blue umbrella called Herbson.

Answer 2

Copacabana Palace is the best one, but most expensive.

Answer 3

Cesar Park

Rio Palace

Copacabana Palace

If you are into the beach, why not consider Ipenema or Leblon beaches? A lot less crowded and a lot better class of people and Copacabana is near to visit.