Rio de Janeiro is not short of accommodation options, yet there are some hotels that combine stunning design and impeccable service to create an extra-luxurious experience. Sea-view infinity pools, Michelin-starred restaurants, and sublime spas are common features among the best hotels in Rio, and each one creates its own unique, show-stopping features to make it stand out. Here are some of the best luxury hotels in Rio De Janeiro.
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Luxury Hotels In Rio De Janeiro
Hotel Fasano
Like moths to a flame, Rio’s movers and shakers have beelined for the Fasano ever since it debuted in 2007—seduced, no doubt, by its Philippe Starck–designed interiors, sceney rooftop infinity pool, and proximity to Ipanema Beach. Inspired by the city’s modernist heritage, Fasano cherry-picked 50s- and 60s-style furniture from Brazilian designers like Oscar Niemeyer and Sérgio Rodrigues to offset all that leather and Grecian marble, though it’s the floor-to-ceiling window views of the Atlantic and surrounding Ipanema that truly wow. There’s also a top-notch Italian seafood restaurant and bar, but the rooftop is where you want to enjoy that caipirinha—and those famous Rio sunsets.
Belmond Copacabana Palace
If you never stepped foot off property during a stay at the Belmond Copacabana Palace, we wouldn’t blame you. We’d probably have an impossible time leaving ourselves. This Belle Époque beauty, modeled after hotels along the French Riviera, is where everyone that’s anyone—Hollywood royalty, actual royalty, dignitaries—comes to while away their days in Rio, be it digging into Michelin-starred meals at Pan-Asian hot spot MEE, sunning by the semi-Olympic-size pool, or socializing at the piano bar after an afternoon at legendary Copacabana Beach, just steps away. Guest rooms have been renovated for modern times but still retain their high-ceilinged, Art Deco air (some even have their own balconies, which get you that much closer to the sea).
LSH Hotel
A grown-up hotel in Barra with enough pulling power to tempt visitors away from Ipanema. All rooms have ample balconies, with the lateral as well as front-facing options all getting a fine view of the rolling Atlantic. The glass-bottomed pool a playful reminder that the hotel has been conceived with Miami’s Delano in spirit – complete with Saturday night DJ sets – and exudes the showy Barra lifestyle. Beach service means complimentary towels, parasols, deckchairs and water await whenever you want to venture onto the sand.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
The Sheraton juts out majestically into the ocean at the end of Leblon beach, arguably the city’s finest stretch of sand. The inviting lobby has an elegant bar overlooking the sea while below, the pool area’s swaying palms instil a genuine rustic tropical charm, so that despite being in the heart of the city, you could almost be in a Bahian hideaway up the coast. Upstairs, the magnificent, golden spa is the height of luxury, attracting local celebrities as well as guests in search of pampering. The 26th-floor Etoile restaurant is the showstopper, however, with classic French cooking in a unique, elegant setting.
Caesar Park Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
This 5-star hotel is one of the best luxury hotels in Rio De Janeiro which located in a stately building directly in front of Ipanema Beach, one of the most sophisticated neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. Aside from its excellent location, the Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema offers several options for relaxation, such as a massage room, sauna, outdoor pool and a fitness center boasting a stunning sea view. Hotel guests can enjoy a full range of services offered for their day at the beach, such as beach umbrellas, towels, and sun loungers. The hotel has 222 rooms overlooking the best scenery in Rio de Janeiro: the beaches of Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon, the stunning Two Brothers mountain and the modern city itself.
La Suite by Dussol
La Suite by Dussol provides a secluded haven away from the tourist traps such as Copacabana, in the jungle-carpeted hills of Joá. Located in between the wealthy neighbourhoods of Sao Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, the hotel regularly attracts famous guests who are seeking out exclusivity and privacy. The infinity pool nestles between natural rocks and looks out over the ocean, providing sublime panoramic views. The entire hotel exudes class and sophistication, yet it keeps a homely, cosy feel with a wonderful collection of antiques.
