Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ipanema
Vibe
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out to Ipanema surf, where carioca beach culture meets moody bossa nova cool and a buzzing sunset scene.
“Bossa Nova beachfront clubhouse”
Mid-century Brazilian furniture by Sergio Rodrigues pairs with Philippe Starck ear-shaped mirrors and reclaimed Amazonian timber.
Dedicated beach attendants provide lounge chairs and surfboards, complemented by in-room butler service and arrival massages.
Baretto-Londra hosts live music and DJ sessions alongside a sunset-facing eighth-floor rooftop cocktail bar.
On Avenida Vieira Souto along Ipanema Beach, steps from Arpoador and vibrant neighborhood dining.
“it’s as dignified and serious as a cutting-edge modern-design boutique hotel can get, all supremely confident understatement”
Rooms
Hardwood floors and yellow onyx lamps ground light-filled spaces, where beds are angled toward ocean balconies and white marble bathrooms.
“the luxury boutique hotel has leather-and-wood-dominated interiors, imaginative lighting and whimsical Starckian ear-shaped mirrors in guestrooms.”
Wellness
A white marble infinity pool gazes over the ocean toward Dois Irmãos, complemented by a first-floor spa with steam, sauna, and ofurô tubs.
“The 89 all-white rooms have balconies (42 with ocean views), but you’ll want to spend time at the rooftop bar by the infinity pool…”
Backstory
The Fasano family expanded their century-old São Paulo dining heritage to Ipanema in 2007, creating a high-design beachfront gathering place.
“its first luxury hotel comes courtesy of aesthetic superstar Philippe Starck, who outfitted the property—his first in Brazil—with mid-century modern furniture evoking Rio’s Bossa Nova glory days.”
Eat & drink
Gero Rio serves classical Italian fare on an open-air veranda, while Baretto-Londra mixes cocktails alongside live music and late-night DJ sets.
The neighborhood
Set directly on Avenida Vieira Souto, the hotel sits steps from the sunset rocks of Arpoador and the lively dining of Ipanema.
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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.