Perched high atop Santa Teresa neighborhood for a cat-bird seat view of downtown Rio, with the ziggurat-shaped Cathedral, the monastery, the landmark Petrobras building, the downtown skyline, and Santos Dumont Airport at your feet, the Hotel Santa Teresa raises high expectations. It delivers. An interior designer with a keen eye for fine arts has done a brilliant job of selecting... more

We were delighted with the affection that we were treated by the hotel staff and careful preparation for our honeymoon. They were simply wonderful! In addition, the hotel is located in an area that preserves the architecture of Old Rio and is elegantly decorated with beautiful pieces of Brazilian culture. Fantastic service, beautiful place, excellent restaurant! Perfect for a romance! more

What an amazing place.. Absolutely unexpected and gorgeous in one of the most authentic areas of Rio. The view from the pool is breathtaking. No doubt that mass tourism addicts will feel lost in such a lovely atmosphere: from colonial in the bedrooms to avant -garde in the bar. Even our teenage children where enchanted with the sophisticated and delicate... more

Was looking back at the photos of santa theresa and the hotel we stayed in ...the place was definitely a piece of paradise. a bit disapointed at first to be away from the beach but when you've spent a day at copacabana, you realise this is the best deal ever. The hotel is on a peaceful hill (in rio standards)... more

I don't have enough words to describe my week of dream in Hotel Santa Theresa...A warm Brazilian welcome when I arrived from London with my new Russian wife, a Cold Champagne in our "Suite" (we were upgraded straight away by wonderful staff), the most romantic dinner (being French, I am quite fussy with "hotel" restaurant and food...but the Chef is... more

This hotel is brand new and designed with taste. We especially enjoyed the wook works that bring you in the heart of the country and the beautifull view from the pool. We love Rio and we found in this place a unic balance between beach, art and nightlife ! more

We spent the first few nights of our honeymoon and the room was fantastic! It was a with a perfect view on Copacabana Beach The concierge can work miracles and the location was sublime. The breakfast buffet was impressive and overall, we loved the romantic, trendy and sleek hotel in Rio. more

We spent eight nights at this wonderful hotel. We loved the bohemian style of the hotel and the unique pieces of Brazilian artwork that decorate it. The view from everywhere in the hotel is beautiful (in particular from the swimming pool). The children loved the old tramway that stops in front of the hotel and crosses the pretty district of... more

My stay at this hotel was one the best expreiences I have ever had. The location and the room were impressive. The staff was very helpful. The food at their restaurant was amazing. I recommend this hotel either for leisure or business. It is a truly romantic place too. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I... more