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Hôtels de luxe en Brazil

10 signature addresses · 1 villes

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9.2 / 10

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67 €per night

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The 10 hotels in Brazil we recommend

Flat Barra Residence-4 pessoas-Fa1204-3
9.645 reviews

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67 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFree Wi-Fi connectionFitness centreRoom serviceRestaurantWi-Fi available everywherePrivate parking
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Flat Barra Residence-4 pessoas-Fa1204-3

A flat-hotel on Barra da Tijuca, the Brazilian Miami: pool, white sand, and the salutary distance from Copacabana.

Flat Barra Residence-4 pessoas-Fa1204-3 occupies a suite in the Bourbon complex, facing Avenida Malibu, a stone's throw from the sand. We are far from postcard Rio, here it's Barra: recent towers, shopping centres, family beach. The apartment accommodates four people, has an equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi connection, and gives access to the hotel's pool and fitness centre. Room service and the establishment's restaurant come in handy when we do not want to go out. The rating of 9,6/10 on 45 reviews testifies to serious management, from 67 € per night. For those seeking Rio without the hustle of Copacabana, it is a pragmatic option.

What makes this hotel unique

  • Suite in the Bourbon Barra complex, pool and gym access included
  • Barra da Tijuca beach 200 metres away, 18 km of little-frequented white sand
  • Equipped kitchen in the apartment, ideal for stays of several nights
  • Rating 9,6/10 on 45 reviews, reliable rental management
  • Private parking on site, rare in Rio at this rate
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
9.51,228 reviews

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609 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFree Wi-Fi connectionFitness centreParkingAirport shuttleBeachfrontRoom service
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Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

The Rio palace that has seen Ava Gardner, Orson Welles and Brazilian presidents pass through since 1923.

The Copacabana Palace has held the corner of Avenida Atlântica and the beach for a century, white colonnaded façade in the style of the great Mediterranean hotels of the 1920s. We sleep in rooms with lacquered woodwork, Hermès fabrics, Carrara marble in the bathrooms, views over the Atlantic or the indoor pool. The pool alone justifies the detour: Klein blue tiling, teak loungers, royal palms, open until 19h. The service remains impeccable, discreet, never obsequious. Two restaurants including the Michelin-starred Mee, Pergula bar for caipirinhas in the late afternoon. From 609 € a night, expect 800 € in high season. We book here to sleep in the living myth of Rio ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • 1923 Art deco pool, listed as cultural heritage of Rio
  • Mee restaurant: one Michelin star, pan-Asian cuisine by chef Ken Hom
  • 750 m² spa with hammam, sauna, Sisley treatment cabins
  • Direct access to Copacabana beach, loungers and parasols provided
  • Pergula piano bar open until 1am, live concerts at weekends
Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel
9.5321 reviews

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320 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFree Wi-Fi connectionSpa and wellness centreRestaurantWi-Fi available everywhere
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Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel

Boutique of 14 rooms in a 1920s villa in Santa Teresa, the bohemian district perched on the hill.

Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa occupies a restored colonial residence in Santa Teresa, the artists' district on the hillside. We take the historic yellow tramway up, the hotel stands three bends from the station. The rooms blend Portuguese azulejos, dark Brazilian wood, thick white linen, bathrooms in Minas Gerais stone. The infinity pool overlooks the bay, Sugarloaf in the distance, Copacabana below. The spa offers signature massages with copaiba oil, cabins open onto the tropical garden. From 320 € per night, rating 9.5/10 on 321 reviews, placing the Villa in the top trio of Rio boutique hotels. We stayed three nights, the service remains attentive without being intrusive ✨.

What makes this hotel unique

  • 14 rooms only, restored 1920s villa with period azulejos
  • Infinity pool facing Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf
  • Spa with cabins open onto tropical garden, massages with copaiba oil
  • Santa Teresa, bohemian district accessible by the historic yellow tramway
  • Rating 9.5/10 on 321 Booking reviews, highest score among Rio boutiques
Vila Santa Teresa
9.5174 reviews

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488 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFree Wi-Fi connectionAirport shuttleRoom serviceSpa and wellness centreRestaurantWi-Fi available everywhere
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Vila Santa Teresa

A guesthouse with eight rooms perched in the cobbled streets of Santa Teresa, the bohemian district that overlooks Rio.

Vila Santa Teresa occupies a restored colonial mansion on the heights of Rio, at 300 metres altitude. We sleep in eight rooms spread between the main house and two pavilions, all different, some with private terrace overlooking the bay. The spa offers massages and treatments in a separate pavilion, the infinity pool captures the late afternoon light on Sugarloaf. Materials are simple: raw wood, white linen, Portuguese cement tiles, vintage furniture. Service remains discreet, the atmosphere that of a private home rather than a classic hotel. From 488 € per night, breakfast included. We come here for the confidential address and the view, not for the facilities of an urban palace ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Eight rooms only, spread across three buildings on 6,000 m² of tropical garden
  • Infinity pool with panoramic view over Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf
  • Spa with treatment cabins and massages, open by reservation to residents
  • Airport shuttle included, 40 minutes to Galeão, 25 minutes to Santos Dumont
  • Santa Teresa district: art galleries, artists' studios, historic tram 200 metres away
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
9.12,098 reviews

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223 €per night

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2 poolsFree Wi-Fi connectionFitness centreNon-smoking roomsAirport shuttleSpa and wellness centreBeachfrontFacilities for disabled people
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Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro

The only palace in Barra da Tijuca that commands the beach and the lagoon, far from the bustle of Copacabana.

The Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro occupies 28 floors on Avenida Lúcio Costa, facing Barra beach. We sleep in rooms with sand and light wood tones, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, ocean or lagoon views depending on the floor. The 1 200 m² spa offers hammam, sauna and treatment cabins with Brazilian products. The two pools (one indoor, one outdoor overflow) alone justify the detour, especially in late afternoon when the light turns to gold. The service is well-oiled, efficient without being warm, typical of large international chains. From 223 € a night, it is the good value for money for a 5★ by the sea in Rio. We recommend it for beach and business stays, less for carioca immersion ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Direct access to Barra beach, sun loungers and parasols provided
  • 1 200 m² spa with hammam, sauna and 8 treatment cabins
  • Two pools: one heated indoor, one overflow facing the ocean
  • Airport shuttle included, Galeão 35 minutes away
  • Family rooms and pets accepted, rare in this category
Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro
9.11,965 reviews

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88 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFitness centreRoom serviceFacilities for disabled guestsRestaurantWi-Fi available everywherePrivate parking
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Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro

The Hilton in Barra da Tijuca bets everything on functionality and its business location, twenty minutes from Rio's historic centre.

The Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro occupies a modern building on Avenida Engenheiro Carlos Carvalho, in the business district of Barra da Tijuca. We are far from Copacabana and Ipanema, but close to the convention centres and the Olympic Park. The rooms follow the Hilton standard: beige carpet, correct bedding, functional desk, light marble bathrooms. The outdoor pool offers a welcome respite after meetings, the fitness centre is equipped without surprises. The service remains professional, the clientele mostly corporate. At 88 € per night, it is a solid base for a business or family stay without pretension, but we do not come here for the carioca soul.

What makes this hotel unique

  • Outdoor pool open all year, sun loungers and towel service
  • 24-hour fitness centre with recent Technogym equipment
  • On-site restaurant serving international cuisine and breakfast buffet
  • Family rooms available, pets accepted at no extra charge
  • Private parking on site, free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
9.1474 reviews

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440 €per night

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1 poolAirport shuttleRoom serviceFacilities for disabled guestsSpa and wellness centreRestaurantFamily roomsPets allowed
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Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

A colonial fazenda perched in the cobbled alleys of Santa Teresa, far from the beach but above it all.

The Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro occupies a colonial mansion from 1850, renovated in 2015, in the bohemian district of the carioca artists. We climb steep alleys, push the gate, and the city disappears behind the palm trees and bougainvilleas. The rooms mix Portuguese azulejos, dark wood and embroidered fabrics, some with balcony over the bay, others over the inner garden. The Clarins spa offers four cabins and a menu of short treatments (50 min max), the pool remains the real asset, open until 8pm. The service is attentive without being stiff, we feel the MGallery management upholding the standards. From 440 € per night, a price justified by the view and the calm, rare in Rio ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Heated overflow pool with panoramic view over Guanabara Bay
  • 200 m² Clarins Spa with four treatment cabins and hammam
  • Restaurant Térèze: contemporary Brazilian cuisine by chef Roberta Ciasca
  • Free shuttle to Ipanema and Copacabana three times a day
  • 8 000 m² tropical garden with native species and contemporary art sculptures
JANEIRO Hotel
9.1366 reviews

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552 €per night

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1 poolNon-smoking roomsFree Wi-FiAirport shuttleBeachfrontRoom serviceFacilities for disabled guestsSpa and wellness centre
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JANEIRO Hotel

The only palace in Leblon that fully assumes its status as a hideaway for wealthy cariocas.

JANEIRO Hotel occupies the corner of avenue Delfim Moreira, Leblon seafront, and we quickly understand that this is the most expensive neighbourhood in Rio. The rooms play the card of contemporary Brazilian minimalism: light wood, white linen, floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Atlantic. The infinity pool on the top floor extends the horizon line, caipirinha service until sunset. The spa offers signature treatments based on açaí and cupuaçu, local products without folklore. We tested the restaurant Oteque, one Michelin star, technical Brazilian cuisine without show. From 552 € per night, a fitting rate for Leblon in high season ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic view over Leblon beach
  • Restaurant Oteque: 1 Michelin star, chef Alberto Landgraf, contemporary Brazilian cuisine
  • Spa with signature Amazonian fruit treatments (açaí, cupuaçu, buriti)
  • Rooms from 35 to 120 m² with full-height windows facing the ocean
  • Airport shuttle included, Galeão 45 minutes, Santos Dumont 25 minutes
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
9.0510 reviews

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880 €per night

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1 poolFree Wi-Fi connectionFitness centreBeachfrontRoom serviceFacilities for disabled guestsSpa and wellness centreRestaurant
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Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro

The Fasano has set its Milanese design on Ipanema, and it has held for twenty years.

L'Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro occupies an eight-storey building facing Ipanema beach, Avenida Vieira Souto, since 2007. Philippe Starck designed the interiors: dark mahogany, Havana leather, travertine marble, subdued light even in broad daylight. We sleep in rooms with 1950s lines, floor-to-ceiling windows on the ocean, bathrooms in grey stone. The rooftop houses a narrow but sufficient pool, teak sun loungers, clear views of Dois Irmãos and the Atlantic. The service remains discreet, efficient, never obsequious. From 880 € the night, it is the price of Italian design on Carioca sand ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Philippe Starck design 2007: mahogany, leather, travertine, hushed atmosphere
  • Rooftop pool with frontal view over Ipanema and the Two Brothers
  • Restaurant Gero: signature Italian cuisine from the Fasano family
  • Spa Fasano with treatment cabins, sauna, hammam, Sisley products
  • Location facing the beach, Posto 9 Ipanema 200 metres away
Miramar By Windsor Copacabana
8.94,725 reviews

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143 €per night

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1 poolFree Wi-Fi connectionFitness centreNon-smoking roomsAirport shuttleBeachfrontFacilities for disabled guestsRoom service
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Miramar By Windsor Copacabana

Le Miramar By Windsor holds the curve of Copacabana with a rare sobriety in a neighbourhood that often shines too brightly.

Le Miramar By Windsor Copacabana occupies a white building on Avenida Atlântica, facing the beach, between lifeguard posts 5 and 6. We slept ocean side: floor-to-ceiling glass windows, light parquet, lacquered wood furniture, grey marble bathroom. The rooftop pool offers a clear view over the curve of Copacabana, teak loungers, discreet towel service. The fitness centre is equipped with Technogym, open 24/7, air-conditioned. The Booking rating (8.9/10 from 4 725 reviews) reflects solid management, without showiness. From 143 € a night, it is a rare value for money for a 5★ beachfront in Rio ✨

What makes this hotel unique

  • Rooftop pool with panoramic view over Copacabana and the Atlantic
  • Rooms with full-height glass windows, parquet and marble
  • Technogym fitness centre open 24/7, air-conditioned, facing the sea
  • Airport transfer included, Galeão 35 minutes depending on traffic
  • Pets accepted without supplement, bowls and baskets provided

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