Hotel Santa Teresa

An MGallery hotel

Situated on the heights of Rio de Janeiro and nestled in the heart of lush vegetation, Hotel Santa Teresa is a true haven of peace within a legendary city. You will be won over by the refined luxury, the meticulous and unique decor of its rooms, the exquisite cuisine of its restaurant and the relaxed atmosphere of its upscale bar. In the heart of the historic and cultural district of the same name, this splendid property is set in a green oasis and overlooks the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro with breathtaking views. A former fully and tastefully renovated colonial-style coffee fazenda, this luxurious arty-chic design hotel offers 35 rooms and suites with elegant and unique decor heavily inspired by the region's primitive arts. The Natura Spa offers a wide choice of treatments, therapeutic massages and rituals for a wellness experience scented with Brazil's exotic fruits and flowers. The gastronomic restaurant "Térèze" is an institution in Rio, highly popular with locals for its fine, delicate cuisine and revisited Brazilian flavours. At the end of the day, don't resist a delicious caipirinha at the "dos Descasados" Lounge Bar to enjoy a unique sunset!

STYLE

An arty, nature-inspired style from the 1950s

SITUATION

On the Santa Teresa hill in Rio de Janeiro

CAPACITY

35 bedrooms in the heart of a former coffee fazenda

HIGHLIGHTS

The retro-chic atmosphere with its designer furniture and unique plunging view over Guanabara Bay makes the Santa Teresa a peaceful address for the initiated

THE EXPERIENCES

An ideal base for discovering the splendid city of Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Santa Teresa offers a lovely outdoor swimming pool, a spa with a wide range of treatments using the Amazonian brand Natura, a famous fine-dining restaurant, «Térèze», and a lounge bar, "Dos Descasados", offering panoramic views of the city and an incredible selection of cachaças for sipping an essential caipirinha.

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Adorned with works of art and designer furniture, Hotel Santa Teresa is one of Rio's finest hotels, nestled in a tropical garden with incredible panoramic views of the city. The Térèze restaurant is one of the best places to eat in Rio: the chef reinvents traditional Brazilian cuisine using fresh local ingredients for the greatest pleasure of gourmet guests.

ETHICS

Hotel Santa Teresa makes every effort to reduce its environmental impact and adopts an ecological approach by reusing rainwater, cooking with organic produce, buying meat and fish from local producers, encouraging the use of carafes to serve water, etc. At community level, the hotel is socially engaged with local neighbourhoods.