Relais & châteaux Santa Teresa

Hotel Overview

The air-conditioned hotel is located in one of Rio de Janeiro's most picturesque neighbourhoods, close to several old mansions, art and history museums and paint shops. It is about 5 km away from Christ the Redeemer and 20 minutes' drive from Copacabana Beach and the beach at Ipanema. Santos Dumont Airport is around 6 km, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport around 20 km away.||Built in 1850 and renovated in 2008, this charming building is one of the few hotels in Rio de Janeiro that is a listed building under government protection. The air-conditioned hotel features a tropical design and is surrounded by courtyards, gardens and terraces. It offers 44 personalised rooms and a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, as well as a restaurant, pub, hairdressing salon and bicycle hire. Additional features include conference facilities, bar, café, cloakroom, currency exchange and safe. Room and laundry services are provided for guests' convenience, and those arriving by car can leave their vehicle in the car park or garage. The WLAN Internet access ensures that guests can always stay in touch.||All rooms are designed by famous Brazilian designers and decorated with works of art. They include all modern comforts such as LCD TV with cable and satellite channels, radio, high-speed WLAN Internet access, air conditioning, minibar, ironing set and safe. The private bathrooms come with shower/bath and hairdryer. More than a half of the rooms have balconies with panoramic views over the Guanabara Bay, the mountains of Teresópolis or Christ the Redeemer. Rooms with a terrace are also available.||The hotel offers guests use of a heated outdoor swimming pool with poolside snack bar and sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out for use. Furthermore, a gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room and spa and massage treatments are provided.||The hotel features a restaurant serving continental breakfast buffet and à la carte or set menu lunch and dinner.