Fasano Rio brings understated Brazilian glamour to Ipanema Beach, with Philippe Starck interiors and a rooftop pool facing sea and mountains. Lady Gaga stayed here throughout her November 2012 Rio tour stop, greeting fans from her suite balcony.
Copacabana Palace is Rio's enduring beachfront stage, where white-glove service, Atlantic light and the famous pool turn a stay into old-world theatre. The Rolling Stones used it as their base for the monumental 2006 Copacabana Beach concert, crossing to the stage through a purpose-built bridge from the hotel.
Emiliano Rio brings quiet modernism and a scene-stealing infinity pool to the edge of Copacabana. Natalie Portman chose its privacy for a family New Year stay, watching Rio's famous fireworks from this sleek beachfront retreat.
Set in Rio De Janeiro, Hotel Santa Teresa takes a restrained approach to the stay. This five-star hotel works as a practical base, with the character of the destination doing most of the work.
Overlooking the iconic Copacabana Beach, Miramar By Windsor Copacabana pampers with its luxurious green granite swimming pool and state-of-the-art gym. Soak in the high-life of Rio, feeling every bit the celebrity amidst these sumptuous amenities.
Casa Mosquito sits in Rio De Janeiro, with a terrace anchoring the stay. It is a historic base for exploring Rio De Janeiro, shaped more by its setting than by spectacle.
The focus at Hotel Marina All Suites is a marina, matched by a well-placed address steps from Pontal Beach. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Rio De Janeiro.
Hotel Nacional occupies a distinctive address opposite São Conrado Beach, giving the stay an immediate connection to Rio De Janeiro. The atmosphere is unfussy, allowing the destination itself to provide the sense of occasion.