Fasano Rio de Janeiro

No. of Rooms: 89

Type: Luxury boutique hotel

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Facilities:

• Rooftop Infinity Pool with Bar
• Fasano Al Mare Restaurant
• Baretto-Londra Bar
• Fasano Spa and Steam Room
• Fitness Center

Striking a centre-stage pose high over the iconic Ipanema Beach sits Rio de Janeiro’s crown jewel, the Hotel Fasano. With design masterminded by Philippe Starck and an unrivalled vista over the sun-drenched sand, Fasano epitomises Brazil’s beauty and charisma.

Accommodation

Exclusively designed by Starck, the elegant, minimalist rooms feature modernist lines offset by wooden accents, and soft tan leather furniture perfectly compliments the ocean view from their glass balconies. The interior’s retro furnishings play homage to the Bossa Nova era of the 1950s and 60s, complementing the cool, contemporary ensemble of glass and dark-wood panelling.

Food and drink

Dine on local delicacies such as picanha, charred smoky sirloin cooked over hot coals, at a churrascaria.

Experiences

Famed for its exclusive restaurants, cafes and high-end boutiques, Ipanema is buzzing with local glitterati, and the Fasano is at the heart of the action. By night, the city dazzles like a sequinned carnival queen. Bask in the city’s infectious energy at a dancing class at Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of samba, where beating drums capture the seductive rhythm of Rio life.

Join local cariocas worshipping the sun on the golden sands of Ipanema Beach, or catch a wave during a private surfing lesson. For sheer decadence, lap up the hotel’s luxurious beach service from the comfort of your lounger and parasol. Cool off from the day’s adventures at the Fasano’s coveted rooftop, where the infinity pool reflects voluptuous views of Morro Dois Irmãos, the Two Brothers Mountains, and Starck’s surrealist mirrors glisten orange in the setting sun.

Written by: Rachel Warrilow