Without doubt this is a beautiful city and the ‘spiritual’ capital of Brazil. Known as the ‘Marvellous City’ and synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic view from the Sugar Loaf and the famous Carnival celebrations. Rio is a city of stunning architecture, luxury boutique hotels, good museums and great food. There are 23 beaches, an almost continuous 45 mile ribbon of sand. Rio's beaches define its culture: vibrant, fun, stunning. From toddlers to senior citizens and from women in string bikinis to Speedo-wearing men and the tourists staring at it all as it goes on (!) - the beach culture seduces everyone who visits. The beaches are totally intertwined with the city's urban core.
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain gives an even higher perspective of the city and is the most well known and recognised landmark of Rio. You can take a tram up to the statue - the best view is on the right-hand side.
Copacabana Palace is an Orient Express property and is Rio’s most famous hotel; a landmark in its own right. It is superbly located facing the famous Copacabana Beach and yet is only minutes from the centre of Rio. Rio’s best luxury property with 222 rooms – it has historically been the haunt of film stars. More…
Rio de Janeiro's Hotel Marina All Suites is one of the best luxury boutique hotels in Rio. Top contemporary designers have beautifully and individually decorated some of the 38 spacious suites. This smart hotel is situated at the south end of Ipanema, in front of Leblon Beach, one of the most beautiful and charming of Rio de Janeiro. More…
Mama Ruisa is a guesthouse with an exotic Brazilian feel combined with a unique and modern French touch. The guesthouse is in a wonderful colonial mansion, elegantly finished with a pool and all set in one of the hippest parts of Rio, the heart of Santa Teresa, which overlooks the bay of Rio. More…
The Fasano Rio is an elegantly understated hotel in Rio's stylish Ipanema district. It is the sister hotel to the supremely classy Fasano in São Paolo. Designed by Philippe Starck, the 82 rooms and 10 suites are a sumptuous blend of period furniture and interesting contemporary style. More…
Relais Solar is set amidst the cobbled streets of the Santa Teresa district in Rio, one of the most artistic enclaves of the city. The five-bedroom guesthouse is housed in a colonial villa and is only available on a full house rental. Each room - named after a tropical bird - is fresh, bright and modern. More…
