The Fasano hotel in São Paulo is one of the best in the world - outstanding, "better-than-Hong-Kong" service; large, zen rooms; excellent restaurants. The only superlative thing about the Fasano Rio is the location - in a quiet corner of Ipanema beach. The view from the rooftop terrace is amazing. On the other hand, the rooms and décor, "cute" at... More

Spent 2 nights in Rio, first time ever in Brasil with no idea of what to expect. Have done very little research this time, but I am happy not to have listened to my agent who initially put me into Copacabana Palace and rather chose alternative - Fasano Hotel. I liked Fasano better thanks to its location on Ipanama Beach,... More

Three top hotels in Rio de Janeiro - the Copacabana Palace, the Santa Teresa and the Fasano - have played host, in the past, to three different pop-stars during their Brazilian tours: respectively, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. Their personality is probably the best way to capture the essence of each place: the Copacabana Palace is the Grand Dame... More

When arriving at the Fasano it feels as if you are walking into a Mario Testino photo shoot, complete with Supermodels in the pool! The glamour and luxury of this hotel are not understated and even the doormen look like bodyguards. The hotel is in a superb location overlooking the famed Ipanema Beach and the views from the pool are... More

I Travel Over 200 Nights Per Year And Stay In Very Nice Hotels. This Hotel Broke All Records For Price. $30 For A Drink At The Bar. $25 Per Device Per Day For Internet, $800 Per Night For A Small Ocean View Room The Pool, Design And Location Are Great But The Price Is Insulting. There Are Hotels Up And... More

We stayed in the Fasano hotel on a three day business trip. At checking in you could already notice the lack of organisation. We had to handover our passports but then nobody knew what to do with them and which passport belonged to who. The rooms are nice if you like "design" but my room was looking at the next... More

Certainly a masterpiece of designer Philipe Starck but as often with designer-designed hotels: unpractical in many ways. But let's start with the good news: the location on Ipanehma beach and being close to shops and restaurants make it a good choice. Staff is not only plenty in number but also highly qualified and friendly. So what's the downside? Rooms are... More

Having stayed in Rio several times and hearing about this hotel we decided to have a "high end" finale to our recent stay in Brazil. The hotel is located perfectly at the end of Ipanema beach with local bars, restaurants etc all in walking distance. The hotel itself is beautiful and it is easy to see why it features in... More

My wife and I (late 20's) traveled down to Rio during March 2013. Everyone back home recommended to stay in either Ipanema or Leblon and after our recent stay at the Fasano we could say that they were definitely right. The Fasano is primely located within walking distance of all of Zona Sul (the touristy areas) beaches and lakes (Copacabana,... More