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The Casa Mosquito is an open and airy boutique hotel on a hillside overlooking Copacabana and Ipanema, with views up to the pacified favela of Canto de Galho. For those looking for an alternative to the large beachfront hotels of Copacabana and Ipanema, this French-owned hotel with its arty design and guesthouse style hospitality, gets our vote!
The modern and luxurious Hotel Fasano has one of the best locations in Rio, right in Ipanema. Designed by the architect Philippe Starck, everything in the hotel speaks comfort and luxury, making it one of the most sought-after places to stay in the city.
The French-owned hotel Sofitel is a large hotel on Copacabana Beach. What makes this hotel stand out for us is the views and its privileged location at the end of Copacabana beach on the corner with Ipanema. With its own Michelin star restaurant, this is another hotel offering excellent facilities.
The Hotel Miramar is a modern five star hotel just steps from Copacabana beach. With innovative features including a rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool, sound-proofed floors and solar panels, a lot of attention has been paid to the design and feel of this hotel, making it one of our favourites.
Without a doubt, Rio’s most famous hotel, the Copacabana Palace has a long history of attracting guests with deep pockets due to its impeccable service and lavish facilities. With one of its restaurants having just been awarded a Michelin star, there’s no doubt that this hotel is still at the top of its game.
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