Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa  

In the heart of Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro — a boutique villa set between the tropical Atlantic Forest and Guanabara Bay. About 3 km from the city center and close to Selarón Steps, Arcos da Lapa and the Museum of Modern Art. A short drive from the U.S. Consulate and Maracanã; Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer are within easy reach.

Once the home of actress Tônia Carrero and director Adolfo Celi, Villa Paranaguá is a 10-room boutique hotel renovated by Marie and Pierre Beuscher. High ceilings and hand-picked art mix with design pieces by Sérgio Rodrigues, Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck and Fukusawa. Rooms are individually decorated with minibars, espresso makers, memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, TVs and bathrobes.

An outdoor pool and a full spa center await — massage room, sauna and steam bath included. There’s a library, communal living room and a tour desk to book city excursions. Free Wi‑Fi across the property, plus on-site parking and concierge services. Wake up to Atlantic Forest breezes and head straight for the pool.

Complimentary wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Concierge services and private check-in/check-out for smooth stays.

On-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve satisfying meals and evening drinks. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.