Santa Teresa

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“Bohemian chic at this luxury hotel in the enviable location of Santa Teresa. Brazilian designs combine with the utmost designer elegance - rich wooden furnishings, soft sandstone and unrivalled views from the fabulous loft suite. A very special place to stay with a wonderful restaurant. ”

Hotel review

Hop aboard the rickety old tram and ride up the picturesque, cobble-stoned Santa Teresa hill. What awaits is, as one enthusiastic visitor proclaimed “the best hotel in Rio - you can keep your glitzy Copacabana Palace or Hotel Fasano”. Their rival may not be on the beachfront, but it easily compares, with its ethnic, tropical-chic design and out-of-town oasis pool and spa and its magnificent, panoramic views of the city. The adjoining restaurant ‘Tereze’ serves gourmet French-Brazilian gastronomy by chef Damien Montecer and the verandah rooms are a must-have. Be sure to soak up the live Bossa Nova vibe at the one of the nearby cafés.

Alexander Duncan
Alexander Duncan Review published: 03/27/2011

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • A neo-colonial former coffee finca in Rio's boho chic Santa Teresa, exuding ethnic Brazilian swag through interiors and art.

  • Total relaxation

    • An indulgent getaway with glorious modern spa, fantastic cuisine, and unrivalled service, in an arty laid back part of town.

  • Museums

    • Check out nearby Chácara do Céu, a small museum based in an old mansion house with an eclectic selection of contemporary art.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Selaron Steps, one of the most iconic attractions in Rio and the work of Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Spend a lazy day at the poolside bar admiring the awesome views up to the mountains and down over Guanabara Bay.

  • Close to nightlife

    • Warm up at the trendy hotel bar, then hop in cab to Lapa for Rio's hottest choro music spots.

  • Child friendly

    • UNder 12s stay for free in parents' rooms and babysitting on request.

  • Local markets

    • Splugre in the trendy monthly Rio Antigo Market.

  • Conference facilities

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Views

  • Wellbeing

  • Restaurant with rooms

  • Luxury

  • Free wifi

Facilities

  • Rooms

    40 rooms in this hotel

  • Child friendly

    UNder 12s stay for free in parents' rooms and babysitting on request.

  • Parking

    Parking on site at BRL 10 per day

  • Swimming Pool

    Stunning Outdoor Pool

  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge applies

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Conference facilities

  • Bath robes

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Suites

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Business Centre

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Activities

  • Museums

    • Check out nearby Chácara do Céu, a small museum based in an old mansion house with an eclectic selection of contemporary art.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the Selaron Steps, one of the most iconic attractions in Rio and the work of Chilean artist Jorge Selarón.

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Spend a lazy day at the poolside bar admiring the awesome views up to the mountains and down over Guanabara Bay.

  • Close to nightlife

    • Warm up at the trendy hotel bar, then hop in cab to Lapa for Rio's hottest choro music spots.

  • Local markets

    • Splugre in the trendy monthly Rio Antigo Market.

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Santa Teresa

"The Hotel Santa Teresa has the air of a hillside retreat, but packs in all the amenities of a five-star hotel, including one of the city’s best spas."

Originally published by The Telegraph

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