Emiliano Rio, an SLH Hotel
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana
Vibe
Carioca modernism meets Atlantic oceanfront calm, where folding white shutters filter sunlight over midcentury lines and a living garden wall.
“Kinetic Carioca showpiece”
Kinetic fiberglass cobogó shutters by Studio Arthur Casas and a two-story vertical garden wall.
Dedicated beach butler service, deep bathtubs, and spacious oceanfront suites along Avenida Atlântica.
Spa Santapele wellness rituals, saunas, and an L-shaped glass infinity pool facing Sugarloaf Mountain.
On Avenida Atlântica along Copacabana Beach, a short stroll from Forte de Copacabana and Ipanema.
“indoors is super chic: There is a Burle Marx-inspired vertical garden, midcentury Modern chairs and sofas and a chic brass bar.”
Rooms
Perforated folding shutters let you tune sea breezes and daylight, accompanied by deep soaking tubs and understated beachside apartment layouts.
Wellness
An L-shaped glass infinity pool gazes over Copacabana toward Sugarloaf Mountain, backed by Spa Santapele's saunas and hydrotherapy baths.
Backstory
Opened in 2016, the architecture revives traditional Brazilian cobogó screens through an articulated, operable fiberglass facade along Avenida Atlântica.
Eat & drink
Restaurante Emile serves contemporary Brazilian dishes beneath a two-story vertical garden, while the rooftop bar pours caipirinhas with sweeping bay views.
The neighborhood
Set on the quiet southern end of Copacabana Beach, with Forte de Copacabana next door and Ipanema a short walk away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.