Santa Teresa Hotel Rio De Janeiro - Mgallery Collection, Rio de Janeiro

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio De Janeiro - Mgallery Collection - A Historic Coffee Farm Retreat with Tropical Design and Panoramic Views

Housed in a former coffee finca dating back to 1850, Santa Teresa Hotel Rio De Janeiro - Mgallery Collection occupies a historic mansion in the bohemian Santa Teresa hilltop district of Rio. The 5-star property features 753.5 ft² Design Loft Suites and a Royal Suite with 1722 ft² overlooking Christ the Redeemer and Guanabara Bay. Each accommodation showcases Brazilian designer furniture, king-size beds with 300-thread count sheets, and either garden or neighborhood views. The Térèze restaurant, listed in the Michelin Guide, serves contemporary cuisine with Latin American influences, while Bar dos Descasados offers cocktails with local seasonal fruits under arched ceilings. Guests access an open-air swimming pool with Guanabara Bay views and Le Spa treatments using essential oils. This Rio de Janeiro hotel sits less than ten minutes from Santos Dumont Airport, Flamengo Park, and the Museum of Tomorrow, with easy access to Lapa and the Escadaria Sélaron.

Pros

The decoration incorporates noble ecological materials from Brazil including coconut fiber, bacaba banana, carnauba, and tropical woods

Bar dos Descasados transforms into an art gallery with rotating exhibitions

High-speed 200MB Wi-Fi available throughout the entire property

The hotel offers specialized wedding planning services with garden ceremony spaces

Award-winning drink list honors artists who have previously stayed at the hotel

Cons

Room service operates only from 7am to 11pm

Located 2.5 miles from Corcovado Christ the Redeemer, requiring transportation to reach major landmarks