Hotel Fasano Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Fasano Rio De Janeiro - A 5-star beachfront property with rooftop pool, Italian dining, and contemporary design

Located directly on Ipanema beach, Hotel Fasano Rio De Janeiro boasts a rooftop pool with stunning sea views and superior service in an architecturally distinctive building. This 5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel features 89 elegantly decorated rooms, each equipped with a balcony, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini-bar, and private bathroom with bath or shower. Guests can dine at the distinguished Gero Rio Restaurant, renowned for its contemporary Italian cuisine, or enjoy original cocktails at Barreto Londra, the dark, armchair-strewn bar lounge that hosts DJs and live bands on weekends. The property offers additional amenities including a sauna, fitness room, massages, concierge service, and a nightclub. Hotel Fasano has single-handedly revolutionized the local accommodation scene with its understated cool, attracting celebrities like Beckham and Beyonce. Some of the best bars and restaurants in town are reachable via a beachfront stroll, with landmarks like Shopping Cassino Atlantico and Estatua de Tom Jobim located within 1640.4 ft.

Pros

The poolside service ensures guests are never more than a few seconds away from a fresh towel or their next caipirinha

One room in each category has been fully adapted for disabled guests

The rooftop pool tends to attract lounging hipsters rather than splashing children, creating a sophisticated atmosphere

Each floor features gently-lit Starcke corridors with an original Gaetano Pesce 'La Mamma' designer chair

The signature dark-wood paneling makes the building visually striking both inside and out

Cons

Corcovado Christ the Redeemer is located 2.5 miles away, requiring transportation for visitors wanting to see this landmark

The hotel's popularity with celebrities and hip crowds may create a scene that's too trendy for travelers seeking a quiet retreat