Relive the bossa nova era at beachside Fasano Rio de Janeiro, a designer boutique hotel with elegance to spare.
EXPERIENCE
Everywhere you look at Fasano Rio de Janeiro, it's a feast for the eyes. Conceived by French designer Philippe Starck, the hotel nods to the Rio of yesteryear with details such as 1960s-style furniture and vintage uniforms. But your 1,400 sq. ft. ocean-view Deluxe Suite feels thoroughly modern, from its marble bathroom with Duravit tub to its spacious hardwood-floored terrace.
Another visual treat awaits on Fasano Rio de Janeiro's rooftop deck, whose pool overlooks the delicious curve of Ipanema Beach. Before wandering down to the hotel's private beach stand, book a warm-stone massage from the Lancôme Beauty Center, which offers private spa treatments in all 91 rooms and suites.
Starck's opulent yet understated design is a meal in itself, but you'll also want to sample the fine Italian seafood at Fasano Al Mare, where Florentine chef Luca Gozzani heads the kitchen. For another taste of Europe, sip a pint at redbrick-and-leather Baretto-Londra, a bold tribute to London.
World Travel Awards - South America's Leading Boutique Hotel - 2008
Condé Nast Traveler - Hot List: Top 65- 2008
LOCATION
Fasano Rio de Janeiro is in Ipanema, an exclusive beachside neighborhood on the southern coast of the Brazilian city. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport and 30 minutes from Santos Dumont Airport, which accommodates domestic flights. It's within walking distance of Copacabana Beach (five minutes), Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Corcovado (both 15 minutes). Fasano Rio de Janeiro offers airport limousine service.
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