Looking for a place to stay in Rio de Janeiro where you can enjoy not only good service but all the amazing views that only the Cidade Maravilhosa has? So, here are 5 hotels in Rio de Janeiro with the best hotel views.
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La Suite by Dussol (5 stars)
Joá, Barra da Tijuca
La Suite by Dussol, or simply La Suite as it is often referred to, is most certainly one of the top boutique hotels in Rio de Janeiro with a view.
The hotel is located in Joá, next to Joatinga Beach and strategically located between São Conrado (South Zone) and Barra da Tijuca (West Zone). You can reach the hotel by taking a drive through the scenic Avenida Niemeyer road.
La Suite is housed in a mansion originally built in 1968 and was completely redesigned by the French hotelier François-Xavier. He styled the place with original art pieces thoroughly Brazil and all over the world – from local flee-markets and modern creations to local and international designers.
Surrounded by flamboyant exotic gardens, the hotel has a 180° breath-taking panorama view of São Conrado and Ipanema beach, the forest of Tijuca, the Christ Redeemer, and the Cagarras Islands. Its 7 color-theme suites take advantage of the spectacular panoramic sea view with private balconies.
Carioca Tip:
Ask for your breakfast to be served as a “floating breakfast” in the pool!
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Janeiro Hotel (5 Star)
Leblon
Formerly known as Marina All Suites, Janeiro Hotel is located in the middle of the prestigious Leblon neighborhood.
Facing the archipelago of the Cagarras Islands, with a panoramic view of the golden sands of Leblon beach, the hotel is the perfect spot to contemplate Morro Dois Irmãos, with Christ the Redeemer behind you.
This tropical-chic boutique hotel was recently renovated and many details had to go under the approval of Oskar Metsavaht, Osklen’s visionary founder. After one year of its official opening, JANEIRO Hotel has been awarded by two British magazines: Wallpaper (Best urban hotels) and Tatler.
Many of the 53 hotel rooms boast memorable ocean views and capture Rio’s essence in an elegant, somehow understated luxury manner. There’s no better way to get into the “carioca mood” rather than spending some relaxing moments at the hotel’s spectacular sea-facing, marble pool.
Carioca Tip:
Enjoy a walk from the upscale Rua Dias Ferreira, a charming street with some of Rio’s finest restaurants and designer shops.
Book your stay on Janeiro Hotel via Booking.com here.
Fasano Rio de Janeiro (5 Star)
Ipanema
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is a 5-star beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro, located on one of the best spots at Ipanema Beach.
Its architecture and interior design throughout this 99-room hotel pays homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950s and 1960s, and the glorious Bossa Nova era.
Among the highlights of Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is its Rooftop with an infinity-edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the panoramic view of Arpoador beach, the Dois Irmãos Mountains, and the Corcovado. Sunsets here tend to be jaw-dropping!
The hotel also offers 3 gastronomic spaces: the Fasano Al Mare restaurant where you will taste the most diverse aspects of Mediterranean cuisine; Baretto-Londra bar ranked by Wallpaper magazine as the number one hotel bar in the world, and the rooftop pool bar that offers a wide array of fresh-squeezed fruit juices, cocktails, and delicious al fresco dining throughout the day.
Carioca Tip:
Enjoy the prime location to attend to one of the most carioca experiences in Rio de Janeiro: watching the sunset from Arpoador Rocks. Read more here.
Book your stay on Fasano Rio de Janeiro via Booking.com here .
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copabana (5 Star)
Copacabana
Inspired by the Carioca glamour of the 1950s, the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hotel is a great accommodation option in the most famous neighborhood in Rio.
The hotel lies at the very beginning of Copacabana Beach, near the Copacabana Fortress and minutes away from Ipanema Beach – ideal for those wishing to try both beaches without having to walk much.
Fairmont offers a spectacular infinity-edge pool overlooking Copacabana Beach with a spectacular view of the classic Sugarloaf Mountain postcard.
The hotel also has a café, bar with mixology, and a delicious restaurant specializing in seafood, as well as spa, sauna, massage, and beauty salon services.
Book your stay on Fairmont Copa via Booking.com here.
Read more: An ultimate guide to enjoy Copacabana Beach.
Yoo2Rio Rio de Janeiro by Intercity (4,5 Star)
Botafogo
Dubbed as one of Rio’s coolest hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro by Intercity in Botafogo is a design hotel that connects the local soul with cutting-edge design.
Its prime position in Botafogo facing Guanabara bay offers stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Its Rooftop bar is the perfect place to enjoy a sunset by the pool or a happy hour.
The hotel also offers inventive activities, ranging from bike tours of local street art to a guided morning run, where you can join other guests for an active exploration of the city.
Carioca Tip:
Take the opportunity to explore the neighborhood that we locally call ‘Botasoho’, a gastronomic, cultural, and alternative stronghold of the new Rio.
Book your stay on Yoo2Rio Rio de Janeiro by Intercity via Booking.com here.
Read more: How to visit Sugarloaf Mountain.
–> Book our Carioca Experience: “Sugarloaf Hiking and Urca Sightseeing Walking Tour”.
Vila Santa Teresa Hotel & Spa (5 Star)
Santa Teresa
Encircled by acres of lush greenery of Mata Atlantica, Vila Santa Teresa Hotel combines the luxuries of a historic private villa with a boutique and Spa in the heart of the city’s bohemian Santa Teresa district.
The estate boasts soaring views of Rio de Janeiro’s infamous Sugarloaf Mountain and glistening Guanabara Bay to create a surreal backdrop and sense of privacy and adventure.
The very private Vila Santa Teresa hotel stands in a category of its own: landscaped gardens and vegetation, impeccable décor and attention to details, bright and spacious rooms, an inviting swimming pool, and, last but not least, one of the best hotel breakfasts ever.
Book your stay on Vila Santa Teresa Hotel & Spa via Booking.com here.
Read more: Top 10 things to see and do in Lapa.
–> Book our Carioca Experience: Lapa and Santa Teresa Walking Tour.
COVID-19 Information: All the hotels mentioned above are committed to strict COVID-19 safety protocols. Check the hotel’s policies before booking your hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
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