This hotel is special - you get access to the best of "Carioca" hospitality and living style. Lovely, individually decorated rooms with Brazilian furniture, ample and exuberant tropical gardens, delicious foods and fantastic employees who irradiate sympathy and always treat you like a VIP. During my two weeks stay at the Santa Teresa in January I experienced the top international... more

Lovely all around. The hotel is an old mansion beautiful redone. Very hip/trendy yet you know you're in Brazil. While I was there were two functions, and beautiful people everywhere. VERY SEXY. ROMANTIC too bad I was alone. The attention to detail was over the top. MUST TRY THE SPA! more

We stayed in Rio 5 nights - 4 nights in Ipanema and one night at the Hotel Santa Teresa. If you're spending more than 4-5 days in Rio, I think it's a great idea to spend at least one night up in Santa Teresa as it opens you up to a different side of Rio than the busy beach areas.... more

We spent Christmas at Hotel Santa Teresa with 4 friends. We had ground floor rooms with terraces onto a garden but having seen the upstairs suite with views of Christ the Redeemer we'd ask for that next time! The Hotel is in the cool suburb of Santa Teresa, with some great restaurants and bars and the old tram service rattling... more

Before booking a hotel in rio, I must have looked at every 4 and 5 star or characterful hotel around, and was pretty disappointed at the slim pickings. Most luxury hotels in Rio are either generic, bland business hotels or, like the Fasano or La Suite, amazingly over-priced. I finally found Hotel Santa Teresa, which while not cheap, was worth... more

We just come back from Rio from this wonderful hotel . god it is beautiful! All the photos you see on trip advisor are exactly how it is there!!! Actually no- it is even better when you see it in person. This hotel is just exquisite! But the part you can't see at the photos is its atmosphere and the... more

This property is an exceptional renovation of a colonial coffee ranch. Beautiful wood and other natural interiors. Rooms are spacious, airy, many have balconies and views. Fantastic bar area and French cuisine inspired restaurant. Lovely appointed spa on site, and pool area with Rio views. Service is slow, but that just makes you appreciate your environs more! more

Perched high atop Santa Teresa neighborhood for a cat-bird seat view of downtown Rio, with the ziggurat-shaped Cathedral, the monastery, the landmark Petrobras building, the downtown skyline, and Santos Dumont Airport at your feet, the Hotel Santa Teresa raises high expectations. It delivers. An interior designer with a keen eye for fine arts has done a brilliant job of selecting... more

We were delighted with the affection that we were treated by the hotel staff and careful preparation for our honeymoon. They were simply wonderful! In addition, the hotel is located in an area that preserves the architecture of Old Rio and is elegantly decorated with beautiful pieces of Brazilian culture. Fantastic service, beautiful place, excellent restaurant! Perfect for a romance! more