Located in the cultural and historical heart of Rio de Janeiro, the Hotel Santa Teresa is the city's newest Design Concept Hotel, considered one of the most beautiful hotels in South America.
A historical coffee plantation mansion, located in the most noble area of Santa Teresa- cultural-historical heart of Rio de Janeiro.
The boutique hotel was restored with charm and sophistication as an exclusive reference of Brazilian Tropical Design. More than an extraordinary hotel, the Hotel Santa Teresa offers peace-of-mind and safety to all guests with tropical gardens, panoramic pools, complete Natural SPA, a lounge bar classified as the most romantic in Rio de Janeiro and Tereze Restaurant with Franco-Brazilian gastronomy by Chef Damien Montecer.
The decoration and architecture design of the hotel was inspired by the golden ages of coffee and cocoa, in the search for sophistication and elegance through the use of noble and ecological material from the land and culture of Brazil. Burnt cement, bordeaux or golden slate, red and dark tropical woods, banana tree fiber and other tropical adorning blend with contemporary design by Sergio Rodrigues, Rock Lane, Studio Vitty, Zemog and Oficina de Agosto. A thematic journey to the lands and roots of ethnic Brazil, the Xingu and Tupi Guarani Indians, Afro-Brazilian traditions and culture, offerings of Maranhao, St. Jorge Ogum, art work from Pernambuco and handicrafts from Piaui, sacred and mystical art from Bahia and the origins of Rio de Janeiro.
From all rooms and the gardens, panoramic views of the city, the harbor and bay of Rio.
The SPA at the Hotel Santa Teresa combines luxury and sophistication with natural elements to provide an ambiance of tranquility and harmony. Walls and ceiling of eucalyptus wood intertwined with vine, furniture and design pieces by Studio Vitty at the relaxation area contrast with modern ceramic and white-tiled treatment rooms each with individual music and temperature controls and utmost comfort for world-class therapeutic and beauty treatments. Highly trained, professional staff provide a wide array of treatments while an exclusive partnership with Eco-Amazonian Natura products, ensures complete satisfaction.
The hotel is winner of the following awards:
BRAZILS BEST HOTELS - STAY LIST 2011 - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
BEST HOTEL IN SOUTH AMERICA - CONDE NAST TRAVELLER HOT LIST 2009
THE PANORAMIC LOFT SUITE - WORLDS BEST HOTEL SUITE - ALLPAPER MAGAZINE
Additional Charges: BRL 7.00 PER ROOM/PER NIGHT = THIS IS THE TOURISM TAX AND IS OPTIONAL TO THE GUEST, SO SHOULD BE NOT BE COLLECTED IN ADVANCE, IN CASE THE GUEST IS HAPPY TO PAY FOR IT, THE HOTEL WILL CHARGE IT ON THE CHECK OUT.