Brazil · 20 handpicked hotels
Rio de Janeiro's combination of mountains, beaches and pulsating energy creates a hotel backdrop unlike any other city. From oceanfront towers on Ipanema to boutique hotels in the historic Santa Teresa neighbourhood, the Marvelous City rewards those who stay in character.
Our selection
Copacabana
The most famous hotel in South America since 1923, a gleaming white palace on the world's most famous beach. The pool, Sunday brunch and legendary terrace overlooking Copacabana are institutions.
Ipanema
Philippe Starck's rooftop pool and extraordinary views of Ipanema beach from every room make this the most fashionable hotel in Rio. The restaurant is equally exceptional.
Santa Teresa
A converted 19th-century mansion in the bohemian Santa Teresa neighbourhood with extraordinary city and bay views, beautiful pool and the most authentic neighbourhood hotel in Rio.
Ipanema
A beautiful contemporary hotel directly on Ipanema with extraordinary rooftop sea views, an excellent spa and the refined elegance that the Emiliano brand delivers.
Copacabana
A contemporary tower on Copacabana with extraordinary sea views, excellent restaurants and the full-service luxury facilities expected of a major Rio hotel.
Copacabana
An elegant Copacabana hotel with sea views from most rooms, a beautiful pool and the friendly, attentive service of a well-run Brazilian luxury hotel.
Ipanema
Directly opposite Ipanema beach with extraordinary ocean views, a rooftop pool terrace and the lively Ipanema neighbourhood immediately outside.
Copacabana
The most architecturally dramatic hotel on Copacabana, with an extraordinary curved tower, famous pool terrace and the historic grandeur of old Rio de Janeiro.
Barra da Tijuca
A large resort hotel in the newer Barra da Tijuca district with excellent facilities, a large pool and all the practical amenities for a comfortable Rio stay.
Ipanema
A charming boutique in the heart of Ipanema with a rooftop pool, comfortable rooms and the most convenient base for exploring the city's most fashionable neighbourhood.
Santa Teresa
The French brand's first Latin American outpost in a converted colonial building in Santa Teresa with a rooftop, cinema and the energetic social programme Mama Shelter is known for.
Jardim Botânico
Adjacent to the Botanical Garden with beautiful garden views, a serene pool and the residential calm of one of Rio's most desirable neighbourhoods.
Leme
A well-maintained hotel at the quieter Leme end of Copacabana beach with excellent service, rooftop pool and sea views at competitive luxury rates.
Centro
A well-designed hotel in the historic Centro neighbourhood, ideal for those wanting to explore the historic core of Rio. Comfortable, colourful and excellent value.
Ipanema
The most refined Ipanema hotel with a beautiful rooftop pool, excellent Léa Café, and the French luxury brand's elegant interpretation of Rio's beach culture.
Copacabana
A tower hotel in the heart of Copacabana with sea views, excellent service and the practical amenities that make Windsor one of Rio's most reliable luxury groups.
Copacabana
On the Copacabana beachfront with beautiful sea-view rooms, a rooftop pool and the Pestana brand's reliable Portuguese-influenced luxury service.
Arpoador
The most romantic small hotel in Rio, directly above Arpoador point where Ipanema meets Copacabana. The sunset rock view from the terrace is the most beautiful in the city.
Flamengo
A Philippe Starck-designed hotel in the Flamengo neighbourhood with beautiful Guanabara Bay views, an excellent rooftop bar and the creative energy the YOO brand delivers.
Porto de Galinhas
Three hours from Rio in one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches. Extraordinary water bungalows, natural sea pools and the authentic Brazilian beach resort experience.