The best luxury hotels in Rio de Janeiro

The hotel chain in Wonderful city It has only gotten better and more sophisticated. There are several recent innovations in terms of hospitality. Therefore, if you come to visit us, choose to stay in one of the best luxury hotels in Rio. And for those who have the privilege of living here, enjoy a day use or a weekend. In the absence of travel, it will certainly be worth it! But in case you’re still not convinced, we’ll tell you about them in all the details so there’s no doubt.

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The best luxury hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Harpoon

The closest hotel to Rio beach is in Ipanema. With just six floors, the establishment impresses with its 49 rooms divided into five categories. The hammock that is close to the window gives a special and cozy touch to the space. The Arp restaurant, run by Argentine chef Alejandra Maidana, now has an outdoor space, right on the promenade. In fact, it won the 2020 Eat and Drink award from Veja Rio, in the visual category. On the top floor, the terrace is full of style with a bar and a triangular swimming pool. The view is one of Rio’s postcards, Morro Dois Irmãos. In addition, the hotel offers guests various activities, such as yoga, beach activities and surfing.

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Belmond Copacabana Palace

The Copacabana Palace is the most famous hotel in Brazil. At the moment, only the main building, with 147 rooms, is in operation. The accommodations have a classic decor and period furniture. The new thing there is the Belmond app. Here, you can make early check-in, mini-bar preferences and restaurant reservations. In fact, the gastronomy of the iconic hotel is one of the place’s strengths. There are three restaurants, one of which, Cipriani, has a Michelin star. The spa is also a success, with seven treatment rooms, two for couples and a relaxation area. The menu includes relaxing massages, body scrubs with fruits, white clay and essential oils. Furthermore, the hotel is located in front of the most traditional beach in Rio with a spectacular view!

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Emiliano – best luxury hotels in Rio

Emiliano has a unique and integrated concept of a luxury hotel combined with a beach resort, with a privileged location on the historic and well-known Copacabana beach. There are 90 apartments facing the sea, intimate and welcoming, which create a connection between the guest and the Marvelous City. In gastronomy, there are three restaurants: Emile, with French cuisine, winner of the Veja Rio 2020 Eating and Drinking Award in the French restaurant category, Emile bar, where you can try delicious drinks with fresh fruits, and our favorite, the Emiliano Rooftop, which has an exuberant view. In fact, Emiliano’s brunch is one of the best in Rio. The Santapele spa is another highlight of this hotel. There are several treatments to promote rebalancing and provide multisensory experiences that harmonize body and mind.

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Fairmont Copacabana

This is the newest luxury hotel in Rio, opened just over a year ago, in the building at Posto 6, where the Rio Palace and Sofitel once operated. In fact, belonging to the Accor chain, it is the first Fairmont hotel in South America! Facing the sea, it has a design inspired by the glamor of Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, designed by Patricia Anastissiadis, with elegant environments that at the same time match the beach climate. There are two pools in total: the infinity pool, which catches the morning sun and has an incredible view of the iconic Copacabana Beach, and the one at the back of the hotel, for the afternoon sun.

Gastronomy is also one of the highlights of the hotel, whose executive chef is Frenchman Jerome Dardillac. Marine Restô specializes in seafood and grilled meats at Josper, with a menu designed by chef Carlos Cordeiro. The Spirit Copa Bar, next door to the restaurant, but on the other side of the pool, has great drinks and a sophisticated atmosphere, with an open balcony. In addition, the Fairmont also has the Willow Stream SPA and fitness room.

Fasano Rio

Certainly one of the most elegant and luxurious hotels in Rio, located on Ipanema Beach. With less than 80 rooms, Fasano was Philippe Starck’s first project in Brazil, with excellent service, an award-winning restaurant and a lively bar where shows often take place, Londra. Meeting point not only for tourists, but also for residents of Rio. The hotel’s greatest asset is the swimming pool, in the rooftop, with one of the most emblematic views of the city. In this reopening, the Fasano al Mare restaurant left the scene for the entrance of the new Rio branch of Gero, which we have already visited. The spa, which operates under the command of massage therapist Fabricia Nogueira, offers a variety of relaxing therapies and aesthetic treatments, as well as body, facial and hair treatments.

Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro

Certainly the best five-star urban resort in Rio. With an excellent and complete infrastructure, it has a beautiful swimming pool, beach service, spa, gym, kids area with several attractions and three restaurants. In total, there are 436 very spacious, modern rooms, with clean decor and light neutral fabrics in neutral tones. In gastronomic terms, the hotel stands out. Shisô is the Japanese restaurant, run by the only sushiwoman from Rio, chef Miriam Moryiama, and who has already been awarded the 5 forks by Rio Gastronomia. In addition, there is also Cantô Gastrô e Lounge, with a more informal atmosphere and regional cuisine, and Tano, where breakfast is served. The Grand Hyatt also has the Atiaia Spa, with various well-being treatments, as well as a gym, dry and steam sauna and a yoga studio.

Hotel Santa Teresa – best luxury hotels in Rio

The boutique hotel in Santa Teresa has its location as its main differentiator, as it is neither in Barra nor in the South Zone as usual. The neighborhood also places visitors very close to some of the main tourist attractions, such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Lapa and the traditional Santa Teresa cable car. So, the bucolic atmosphere of the hotel makes us forget that we are in the center of a large metropolis. The spa and pool have panoramic views. In fact, don’t forget to take advantage of Bar dos Descasados, known for its cool crowd. Térèze is also another place known for contemporary Brazilian cuisine.

January

Opened in April 2019, the five-star hotel occupies the place of the former Marina All Suites Hotel, on the corner of Avenida Delfim Moreira and Bartolomeu Mitre, in Leblon. The decor reminds us of tropical luxury, with materials and furniture in wood and natural straw, certainly a style that matches the lifestyle From Rio! In total there are 53 apartments, ranging from 25m² to 51m², divided into three categories. The beautiful and inviting swimming pool is located on the 18th floor, with views of the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, and also the postcard-perfect Morro Dois Irmãos. The terrace, on the 19th floor, has a bar and views of Christ. Janeiro Restaurante, which serves breakfast through dinner, is also open to non-guests. Additionally, on the 18th floor, there is Omakase, which offers a Japanese tasting menu for dinner only.

Miramar by Windsor

Opened for the 1950 World Cup, the luxury hotel in Copacabana has known how to renew itself over the decades. Located in station 5, it has a stunning view of Copacabana beach, both from the rooms and the pool. The hotel’s design mixes classic and contemporary influences, with noble materials, such as wood, exotic marble and mirrors. The swimming pool is certainly one of the highlights of Miramar, which has one of the most beautiful views in the neighborhood. There is also a bar, a solarium and a fitness room. In addition, it has the Italian restaurant Alloro al Miramar, of haute cuisine, led by chef Renato Ialenti. In other words, a complete hotel!

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

The sophisticated and traditional luxury hotel has one of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro in an exclusive location. The resort has three restaurants and a SPA and recently underwent a million-dollar renovation that modernized the entire hotel. With an extensive leisure and spa area, the Sheraton faces a small beach, with 538 rooms and suites that have private balconies with sea views. The hotel offers all the necessary services on the almost private beach in front. Furthermore, the hotel’s cuisine is very plentiful. The French cuisine at L’Eitole is splendid and the meat cuts at Restaurante Casarão are delicious. Worth a try.

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Yoo 2 – best luxury hotels in Rio

The view of Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo Beach are great highlights of this Rio accommodation. The purpose of the place is to make you feel at home. So, from the lobby to the rooms, everything is very cozy without that hotel look. O The Rooftop is one of the highlights of Yoo2. It is on the roof of the building, as the name suggests, and is the perfect place to have a drink, relax by the pool and enjoy the view. Cariocally Resto Bar brings all the essence of the city to a single restaurant. From the walls covered in wood, to the handcrafted tiles of the bar and the winter garden with hanging lamps. For lovers of good wine, the hotel’s wine cellar is surprising.

Therefore, with so many options where to stay in Rio, just choose your favorite.

Text by Duda Vétere, Renata Araújo and Marina Moraes.

Photos by Renata Araújo and Daniel Pinheiro