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Every dispatch we've filed from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: luxury hotels, prestige spas, signature rituals and onsen.
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Wellness & Spa · Belmond
Belmond's iconic Rio de Janeiro property, Copacabana Palace, is set to open a meticulously renovated all-suite Pool Wing and a new poolside bar by architect Ivan Rezende in November 2026.
May 9, 2026
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
5 addresses on file in Rio de Janeiro — each with our editorial file, live nightly rates and direct booking links.
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Nestled in the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, this former coffee plantation mansion, reimagined by François Champsaur, blends colonial charm with contemporary design. Indigenous materials and Brazilian art punctuate the elegant interiors, offering panoramic Guanabara Bay views. Its tropical gardens provide a serene escape amidst the vibrant city.
From €485 / night
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A beachfront icon on Ipanema, this Philippe Starck-designed hotel blends Brazilian modernism with 1960s Bossa Nova chic. Interiors feature dark wood, leather, and unexpected touches, offering ocean views from every room, and the city’s most coveted infinity pool scene.
From €794 / night
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Behind the grand, white facade, French Riviera opulence meets Carioca spirit. Original 1920s architecture by Joseph Gire, with Brazilian design details and Amazonian materials. The renowned ‘Açaí Energy Ritual’ is a nod to its vibrant locale.
From €777 / night
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A Rio icon since 1923, this Belmond grande dame embodies Jazz Age glamour with Neoclassical grandeur. White marble, native wood, and traditional Portuguese tiles create an opulent, yet understated, atmosphere. Expect panoramic ocean views from the Av. Atlântica.
From €777 / night
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Beneath the gaze of Sugarloaf Mountain, this Copacabana icon blends tropical modernism with Art Deco influences. Interiors by Patricia Anastassiadis feature native wood and a vibrant, curated art collection. The rooftop pool offers an unrivaled vista of Rio’s coastline.
From €620 / night