Ritz Hotel Leblon  

In Leblon, Rio de Janeiro — a quick 4-minute walk from Leblon Beach and a short drive to Ipanema and Copacabana. Christ the Redeemer is about 14 km away and the hotel sits roughly 9 km from the city center.

This spa hotel offers a modern, beachside vibe with 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, iPod docking stations and LCD TVs. Rooms include private showers, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, safes and desks. Expect relaxed, seaside mornings and a tidy, contemporary décor.

Relax at the full-service spa with massage rooms, sauna and steam bath, or take a dip in the indoor pool. There’s a fitness center, on-site bar, restaurant and café, plus concierge and a tour desk to plan beach days. Limited on-site parking, laundry and dry-cleaning services are available.

High-speed complimentary wired and wireless internet and a computer station keep you connected. In-room desks and safes make short work trips simple.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel also offers a restaurant, café and bar/lounge, with room service available during limited hours.