Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Botafogo
Vibe
Glass elevators reveal a multi-story graffiti mural as you rise toward social terraces framing Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
“Carioca design stage”
Palm-patterned ceilings, encaustic tile floors, and a multi-story graffiti mural viewed through glass elevator shafts.
A sunset-facing rooftop terrace hosting DJ sets and Bossa Nova sessions with Sugarloaf Mountain views.
Murals by Carioca street artist Marcelo Ment and regional dishes like grilled octopus in tucupi.
On Praia de Botafogo, overlooking Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain with easy access to the south zone.
Rooms
Palm-printed ceilings, graphic Brazilian tiles, and custom street-art bedside tables pair with wide views across the bay.
Wellness
A rooftop swimming pool and cabana-lined sun deck look directly toward Sugarloaf Mountain, backed by a 24-hour gym and dedicated spa.
Backstory
Brazilian architect Sergio Gattass converted an address once occupied by foreign embassies into a hotel for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Eat & drink
Cariocally serves grilled octopus and regional dishes downstairs, while the open-air rooftop pairs signature caipirinhas with live Bossa Nova.
The neighborhood
Botafogo sits between beach and mountain, filling surrounding streets with bohemian bars, live music venues, and local art galleries.
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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.