Casa Turquesa is a luxury guesthouse, located in a quiet corner of Paraty’s historical centre. Set in a beautifully restored townhouse looking out over the town’s small pier, the hotel prides itself in providing guests with a warm and welcoming experience of Paraty while maintaining a feeling of calm and tranquillity within the hotel’s walls.
Set within a restored mansion, Mama Ruisa is a stylish French-owned boutique hotel in the heart of Rio’s bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. All rooms are individually designed and look out towards Guanabara Bay and Sugar-Loaf Mountain. Small and intimate, Mama Ruisa has plenty of charm but doesn't come with a huge price tag.
The Hotel Santa Teresa, now owned by Sofitel, is a luxurious boutique hotel in the hilltop district of Santa Teresa. Set within a restored colonial mansion, this hotel has character and style in abundance, with beautifully decorated rooms, an intimate bar and restaurant and a peaceful pool area with stunning views over Rio.
Located right on Copacabana beach, the Porto Bay Rio International hotel offers great facilities and value for money. With a great breakfast, a large rooftop pool and terrace with stunning panoramic views and comfortable, modern rooms, this is a great hotel for those spending a night or two exploring Rio.
The Casa Mosquito is an open and airy boutique hotel on a hillside overlooking Copacabana and Ipanema, with views up to the pacified favela of Canto de Galho. For those looking for an alternative to the large beachfront hotels of Copacabana and Ipanema, this French-owned hotel with its arty design and guesthouse style hospitality, gets our vote!
The modern and luxurious Hotel Fasano has one of the best locations in Rio, right in Ipanema. Designed by the architect Philippe Starck, everything in the hotel speaks comfort and luxury, making it one of the most sought-after places to stay in the city.
The French-owned hotel Sofitel is a large hotel on Copacabana Beach. What makes this hotel stand out for us is the views and its privileged location at the end of Copacabana beach on the corner with Ipanema. With its own Michelin star restaurant, this is another hotel offering excellent facilities.
The Hotel Miramar is a modern five star hotel just steps from Copacabana beach. With innovative features including a rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool, sound-proofed floors and solar panels, a lot of attention has been paid to the design and feel of this hotel, making it one of our favourites.
Without a doubt, Rio’s most famous hotel, the Copacabana Palace has a long history of attracting guests with deep pockets due to its impeccable service and lavish facilities. With one of its restaurants having just been awarded a Michelin star, there’s no doubt that this hotel is still at the top of its game.
The Villas de Trancoso is a small luxury boutique hotel, which has won awards for its comfortable accommodation, excellent service and fine dining. Perfect for families and couples looking to enjoy more privacy, this is a peaceful hotel set within private gardens, separated from the beach by mangroves.
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