Vila Santa Teresa

Vila Santa Teresa, a historic private villa turned boutique hotel, is nestled in the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian Santa Teresa district, surrounded by lush greenery. Originally built in the 1920s, this urban retreat offers views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. The hotel is within a 15-minute drive of the Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium, and approximately 20 minutes by car from Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. It's also close to attractions like the Selarón Steps and Lapa.

The hotel features a spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials, as well as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can enjoy a meal at Restaurant Beatriz, a poolside restaurant with garden views, or opt for room service during limited hours. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (available on request). The hotel offers individually decorated guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms include pillowtop beds with down comforters and premium bedding, complimentary wireless internet access, satellite programming, and bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Check-in starts at 3 PM, and check-out is until noon, with early check-in and late check-out accommodated based on availability. An exclusive driver service is available for an additional cost.