Inaugurated in 1950, the traditional Novo Mundo Hotel, located in an exclusive area on Flamengo Beach, right next to Catete Palace, is a part of the city’s history itself, as well as a part of Carioca’s life. The two ironwork lions placed at the Hotel entrance have fascinated children throughout generations. The Jacquemart sculptures were created originally to adorn Baroness Geslin’s “School for Girls”, located at former Rua do Príncipe, currently Rua Silveira Martins. They were 4 majestic lions, however, when the school was demolished, only those two were left which are now at the Novo Mundo Hotel. When the subject is majesty, we have to mention the “King” which was always a guest at the Hotel: "King” Pelé, used to stay at the Novo Mundo Hotel with the Santos Soccer team whenever there was a game in Rio As a matter of fact, he was a guest at the hotel when he scored his thousandth goal. Besides the Soccer teams, the Hotel today also hosts athletes from different sports, such as tennis players, swimmers and marathoners. Meeting point for the Brazilian political elite’s ever since the Catete Palace was the government’s headquarters, the Novo Mundo Hotel has been hosting governmental leaders from all over the country. Technology is constantly updated at the Novo Mundo Hotel. The computerized system is reputed as one of the best hotel computer systems in the market and the computer room for client’s personal use has been recently enlarged. As for the Grand Prix Bar & Coffee Shop, now offers wireless internet and computers with high speed Internet access. The Hotel also offers high speed Internet access inside all guests rooms. Recently extended, the fitness room was just re-openned, now at the acess floor, near by Reception Desk. Therefore, Novo Mundo Hotel, a landmark in the city of Rio de Janeiro, keeps its pleasant Carioca style, harmonizing tradition with innovation.