Best Historical Hotels in Brazil
The largest country in South and Latin America, Brazil is the place to come for a fiesta. Its capital, Rio de Janeiro, is usually the first stop for tourists. Here you can see landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and the towering Christ the Redeemer statue, party at the epic Rio carnival and sunbathe on the world-famous Copacabana beach. But travel further afield and you’ll experience the lush rainforest, breathtaking Iguassu Falls and can take a cruise down the Amazon. Whether you want to kick back in an all-inclusive resort or get up close with local life, here are the best hotels to choose.
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Sao Paulo State, Sao Paulo, Bela Vista
Rosewood São Paulo
(5 stars)The luxurious Hotel Rosewood São Paulo is housed in a historical landmark building and a verdant vertical garden building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Architect Jean Nouvel. The hotel is located centrally in Cidade Matarazzo and sits amongst stunning preserved early 20th century buildings and pristine gardens. There is a selection of inviting guestrooms and spacious suites on offer, including the lavish, residential-style Deluxe Suite. Guests are invited to choose from any, or all, of the hotel’s six dining options and bars including the 24-hour Le Jardin and South American-inspired Taraz Restaurant as well as the Rabo di Galo jazz bar with live music. The hotel boasts two outdoor pools and allows guests to completely unwind in the hotel’s signature wellbeing concept, Asaya. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre. There is a collection of eight sophisticated event spaces to host functions and professional events.
Rio de Janeiro State, Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
(5 stars)A shining example of Rio’s glamour, this neo-classical Grande Dame has been in business since the roaring twenties. It faces out onto the beach, where guests can receive a waiter drinks service. On the third floor, there’s a rooftop tennis court and a large glitzy pool area. The food and drink offer comprises the terrace Pérgula restaurant, Italian eatery Cipriani and Mee, a Michelin starred establishment under the direction of Ken Hom. Guests who’ve stayed at this landmark hotel include Prince Charles, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise, Paul McCartney, and Lenny Kravitz. Black and white prints of past patrons adorn the walls, while chandeliers, wood panelling and marble add to the palatial feel.
Rio de Janeiro State, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro – MGallery Collection
(5 stars)A coffee farm in the 19th century, Santa Teresa is named after the neighbourhood in which the hotel resides, with decor inspired by the property’s own heritage; native materials such as burnt cement, lime, wine and golden slate, tropical woods, banana, buritia and bacaba fibres have been used in the design. Accommodation is made up of apartments and suites beside fruit-filled gardens, and artworks by Sergio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty and Rock Lane are showcased throughout. The MGallery Collection hotel also has a pool with views over Guanabara Bay, Le Spa, Térèze restaurant and Bar dos Descasados.