cruise port HOTELs IN
rio de janeiro
BRAZIL
Best cruise port hotels as picked and recommended by members of our groups:
Your home in Rio de Janeiro
Joanne F.: “Hilton Copacobana. Right on the beach.”
Enjoy the best of Rio de Janeiro at Hilton Copacabana. This hotel offers the largest number of ocean view rooms in the city, two outdoor pools overlooking Copacabana Beach, beach service with exclusive activities, a wellness spa, a fitness center, a restaurant, and three bars.
Enjoy sunset views from the rooftop Isabel Lounge. They are located near to most of Rio attractions, close to downtown and airports.
Get a great night’s sleep on the plush bedding, and work with ease at the oversized desk. WiFi access, air conditioning, a large TV with international channels, a mini bar, private safe, and granite bathroom are thoughtful extras for your stay. Upgrade to a suite for more space and ocean views.
every detail will take your breath away
Csn E.: “Fairmont Rio Hotel -recently renovated.
Very nice and well located.”
Since its doors swung open in 1923, this landmark hotel has entertained the rich and the famous. A hive of activity, this is the spot to mix with Brazil’s elite over caipirinhas. What’s more, it’s the best seat in the house for Rio’s theatrical highlights: the spirited spring carnival and firework-flecked new year.
Antique furniture, French textiles, and original artworks: each room is inviting and unique.
Breathe in the sea air from your balcony, or choose a city view for a window into the bustle of Rio life. For the ultimate treat, penthouse guests enjoy lofty sun-splashed terraces—and a pool bar with the best vista in town.
Spirit Copa is a refined bar offering a unique mixology experience. In the menu, you will find revisited versions of classic drinks and the best caipirinhas in town. The crudes, tiraditos, pinchos, and tapas served are the perfect match for the drinks.
“From the iconic art-deco exterior on Copacabana Beach to the artistic culinary creations at Michelin-starred Mee, every detail will take your breath away.“
exclusivity and sophistication in every detail
Csn E.: “Emiliano Rio Hotel. Very nice and well located“
By valuing the authentic Brazilian hospitality, the Emiliano provides a unique and memorable experience, offering exclusivity and sophistication in every detail: through personalized service, special amenities selection, the exquisite cuisine, cozy, minimalist decor, which combines design pieces and artworks, and the great Cocoon piece in the lobby by Brazilian notorious artist Siron Franco. Every detail is designed to offer more comfort and make you feel at home. A butler team is always attentive to meet and anticipate your needs.
Located in the heart of Jardins, at Rua Oscar Freire, address which is also a symbol of the city, the hotel is surrounded by art galleries, renowned restaurants, and a variety of shops, for easy access to what you need.
Their mission is to provide extraordinary experiences while cherishing their clients.
Through the integrity and dedication of the best team in Brazil, they aim to be a leader in the industry while inspiring the competitors.
this is the spot to mix with Brazil’s elite over caipirinhas
Allen L.: “Copacabana Palace is my recommendation.”
Since its doors swung open in 1923, this landmark hotel has entertained the rich and the famous. A hive of activity, this is the spot to mix with Brazil’s elite over caipirinhas. What’s more, it’s the best seat in the house for Rio’s theatrical highlights: the spirited spring carnival and firework-flecked new year.
Antique furniture, French textiles, and original artworks: each room is inviting and unique.
Breathe in the sea air from your balcony, or choose a city view for a window into the bustle of Rio life. For the ultimate treat, penthouse guests enjoy lofty sun-splashed terraces—and a pool bar with the best vista in town.
“From our iconic art-deco exterior on Copacabana Beach to the artistic culinary creations at Michelin-starred Mee, every detail will take your breath away.“
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
with a million-dollar view
Though it’s certainly off the beaten path compared to Copacabana and Ipanema, the neighborhood of Santa Teresa — once quaint and bohemian, now rapidly becoming the Bairro of choice for chic travelers — isn’t exactly a secret anymore.
But a few quiet street corners, clattering streetcars, and tree-shaded hideaways still preserve some of Santa Teresa’s romantic magic. Mama Ruisa, a seven-room boutique hotel housed in an old-fashioned mansion, is one of these time capsules.
The elegant century-old house has old bones that are evident throughout, from the soaring ceilings and generously sized guest rooms to a curving wooden staircase and an airy front porch that’s just screaming out for you to kick back on a rocking chair with a book and a glass of lemonade.
As wholesome as that sounds, Mama Ruisa doesn’t feel like a rambling country estate: the place has an urban edge, too, carefully cultivated by its French-Brazilian owner.
The mansion’s original decorations have been stripped down, the oil paintings replaced with drawings by Jean Cocteau, the ornate lacquered furniture replaced by simple wooden coffee tables, canopied beds kicked out in favor of a minimalist look with crisp white linens and boldly printed fabrics.
The more timeless elements of the original design — like the hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling doors opening onto private balconies — remain in the themed suites, each of which takes inspiration from a Francophile hero (or heroine) like Josephine Baker or Colette.
The grand, impossibly sleek living room — opens to the ocean breeze, of course, by way of ceiling-high French doors — is almost as good-looking as the mansion’s lush swimming pool, shaded by a fringe of palm trees. The million-dollar view, though, is from Mama Ruisa’s main terrace. Thanks to the hotel’s hilltop position, guests can take in the sweeping vista over the Guanabara bay — and consider the masses crowding the beaches below — while feasting on tropical fruits for breakfast and feeling generally superior.
Located in the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro, it´s cool and eclectic air guarantees the best moments of relaxation that you can experience in the wonderful city.
This colonial residence offers a trip to the exotic through its views of the Sugarloaf Mountain, the Guanabara Bay, and its lush garden full of banana trees. Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel has become the temple of Brazilian modernist design.
The owner, a Brazilian furniture collector, chose the most beautiful pieces to furnish the common areas and bedrooms. Whoever enters the lounge, experiences a journey into the depths of Brazilian design from the 50s and 60s, always with that special touch that transforms Mama Ruisa into a unique environment.
“To stay at Mama Ruisa Hotel is to let yourself be carried away by the air of bossa nova to discover the charm and mystery of Rio.”
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
AN EXUBERANT MIX OF LUXURY AND INTIMACY IN A BREATHTAKING ENVIRONMENT
A short walk from the sea, La Suite By Dussol is located in the exclusive residential area of Joá, less than half an hour drive from Ipanema and Leblon. La Suite By Dussol is housed in a mansion originally built in 1968 and was totally redesigned by François-Xavier. He styled the place with original art pieces thoroughly chosen in Brazil and all over the world, a blended choice from local flee-markets and modern creations from local and international designers.
Surrounded by flamboyant exotic gardens, the hotel features the impertinent, cool and chic attitude of the By Dussol signature with exclusivity and discretion in service, turning La Suite By Dussol into a very unique place offering grandeur in a serene intimacy.
Opening the entrance door of La Suite By Dussol will leave you speechless with its 180° breath-taking panorama view of the Cidade Maravilhosa: the ocean, the São Conrado and Ipanema beach, the forest of Tijuca, the Christ Redeemer and the Cagarras Islands.
Overlooking the sea, the 7 Suites are cleverly designed in a lavish rainbow of colours and styled in a spirit of intimate elegance mixing exuberant antiques and contemporary objects, the unequalled footprint of François-Xavier. Each Suite has been given the name of the colour it is celebrating: Black, Purple, White, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow. They all take advantage of the spectacular panoramic sea view with private balconies making the guests feel unique and part of one of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro.
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck, making it the most fascinating destination at Ipanema’s beachfront. Among the attractions is the infinity-edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the Arpoador beach,the Dois Irmãos Mountains and the Corcovado. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950’s and 1960s, and the glorious Bossa Nova era.
The elegant rooms (323 ft²) features sumptuous hardwood floors, along with Starck’s Dali-esque ear-shaped mirrors (aptly named “ears that see”), and Sergio Rodrigues chairs.
King size beds with 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and white goose-down pillows are strategically positioned in this apartment. The marble bathrooms boast high-pressure showers and complimentary Havaianas flip-flops.
Ranked by Wallpaper magazine* as the number one hotel bar in the world, Baretto-Londra is the “Carioca” version of the celebrated bar in Hotel Fasano São Paulo, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and a selection of light dishes. It honors the city of London, Gero Fasano’s favorite metropolis,- Londra being the city’s Italian name. The bar hosts live performances and renowned DJs in a rock & roll pub-like atmosphere.
Located on the eighth floor, the rooftop infinity pool offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Ipanema beach from an angle that captures Arpoador, the Morro Dois Irmãos, and the Corcovado, exclusively for hotel guests. The bar menu offers a wide array of fresh-squeezed fruit juices, cocktails, and delicious dining throughout the day.