The 7 Best Hotels In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Named after the historical area in which it resides, the surrounding area of this hotel is popular with artists and tourists for its narrow and winding streets as well as for its spectacular views. The Hotel Santa Teresa, a former coffee plantation mansion, features architecture that clearly reflects the building’s past, with traditional and elegant wooden furnishings, updated with contemporary design by popular Brazilian designers. Close by a number of art galleries, restaurants and bars can be found, as well as the Museu da Chacara do Ceu, which houses artworks by Matisse, Metzinger and Visconti among many others.

A brief distance from the bustling centre of Rio de Janeiro, the Le Relais de Marambaia is a relaxing escape from the madness of the carnival atmosphere of the capital, offering its guests incredible ocean views from its hilltop location. Inside, the hotel boasts a mix of minimalist European décor and Brazilian design. Guests can further relax with a bite to eat within the hotel where the underlying European influence comes to the fore, specialising in French cuisine.

Sister to the Fasano Sao Paulo, the ultra-cool Fasano Rio De Janeiro is located on the Ipanema Beach close to a number art galleries and cinemas. Inside, the hotel boasts the design work of French designer Philippe Starck, who styled the hotel with 50’s furnishings and plenty of darkened hardwood. The high-rise hotel’s rooftop claims a range of activities including a pool, sauna and fitness centre, while the acclaimed restaurant, Fasano al Mare, serves up fresh Italian cuisine from the region with a predominant focus on seafood.

This hotel is located beside the pier within the historic colonial town of Paraty, known for its cobblestone streets, on which no cars are allowed. It is here you will find the Casa Turquesa, a simple yet intimate and charming boutique hotel, with rustic furnishings and a striking exterior of blues and white, all surrounded by Paraty’s impressive architecture. The local area is home to four historical baroque churches and two colonial forts.