The only palace in Leblon that fully assumes its status as a hideaway for wealthy cariocas.
JANEIRO Hotel
From
551.625 €
“Infinity pool facing Leblon beach, open until 9pm with cocktail service.”
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 ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend JANEIRO to Brazilian or international forty-somethings who already know Copacabana and Ipanema and seek the residential calm of Leblon. It is a hotel for couples in search of sober design, gastronomic dinners, child-free pool mornings (although technically accepted). Paulista business travellers base themselves here to negotiate away from the bustle of Barra da Tijuca.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building dates from 2016, contemporary architecture by Bernardes Arquitetura, twelve-storey glass and raw concrete façade. Tropical minimalist interior: Brazilian travertine marble underfoot, freijó woodwork (local hardwood), Etel Carmona and Sergio Rodrigues furniture. The volumes play on 3.20-metre ceiling heights, natural light filtered through wooden claustra screens. Intimate scale: only 55 rooms, no cathedral lobby.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The restaurant Oteque occupies the ground floor, one Michelin star since 2019, chef Alberto Landgraf trained at Noma. Eight-course tasting menu built around Brazilian produce (Amazonian pirarucu, heart of palm, fermented cassava), cellar of 400 South American references. Breakfast is taken poolside: tropical fruits, house tapioca, warm pão de queijo. Cocktail bar on the rooftop until midnight, menu signed by mixologist Tato Giovannoni.
Highlights
- 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
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Rio de Janeiro
JANEIRO stands on avenue Delfim Moreira, Leblon seafront, the most expensive residential neighbourhood in Rio. Beach across the avenue, Michelin-starred restaurants Mee and Lasai ten minutes on foot. No direct metro: Antero de Quental station (line 4) a twenty-minute walk, yet the hotel provides a shuttle. Galeão airport 45 minutes by car outside rush hour, Santos Dumont (domestic flights) 25 minutes. The neighbourhood is quiet after 10pm, very family-oriented by day, secure.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without weight restriction, basket and bowls provided, 80 R$ / night.
- Pool
- Rooftop, open 7am to 9pm year-round, heated in winter.
- Spa
- Open 9am to 8pm, reservation recommended 48 hours ahead for signature treatments.
- Parking
- Valet included, secure 24-hour underground garage.
- Airport shuttle
- Included for Galeão and Santos Dumont, reserve 24 hours before the flight.
- Beach
- Direct access to Leblon, sun loungers and parasols supplied by the hotel (reserve the day before).
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Beachfront
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Spa and wellness centre
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Pets allowed
Location
Where JANEIRO Hotel is located
Exact address
JANEIRO Hotel
Address
Avenida Delfim Moreira, 696
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