This sleek boutique hotel sits at the far southern end of Copacabana, right in the centre of Rio’s beach scene.
A vision in white, Emiliano’s design blends Brazilian modernism with minimalist cool, with a playful edge that nods to Copacabana’s past (and present) as a place where the city comes to see and be seen.
Rooms pair sleek neutral interiors with huge marble bathrooms and balconies; it’s well worth splashing out on a room with sea views. There’s an L-shaped rooftop pool, and a terrace with a chilled bar area. Outside, Copacabana Beach is the city’s beating heart.
What we love about Emiliano Rio
- Polished mid-century Brazilian design – from a Burle Marx-inspired vertical garden to classic furniture pieces and a chic brass bar.
- Its 90 rooms are spacious and bright, with neutral interiors and top-shelf comforts; half look out over the ocean.
- The front-row address on Copacabana, Brazil’s most iconic beach, places you right in the middle of the action.
- The buzzy rooftop pool and bar have wide views over the city skyline and Guanabara Bay, and get sun all day long.
- Emile restaurant, where chef Camilo Vanazzi serves up contemporary cuisine centred on high-quality ingredients and organic produce.
- Spa Santapele is a knockout, with Japanese baths, a steam room, sauna, and a wide menu of treatments.
Begin with a breakfast of açaí and warm pão de queijo before setting out with a private guide to explore the city.
Take in Rio’s landmark viewpoints, from Christ the Redeemer to Sugarloaf, and spend time at the studios and galleries of the buzzy Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Back at the hotel, the bartenders serve up caipiroskas by the pool, or guests can head to Copacabana beach, where Emiliano provides loungers and attentive beach service. loungers and attentive beach service. Nearby, locals jog along the wavy promenade, friends gather for casual games of football on the sand, and swimmers head into the surf.
Ipanema is an easy walk away, with a strong line-up of bars and restaurants and a more local feel than those directly outside the hotel. On clear afternoons, walk the length of Ipanema’s shoreline towards Leblon, finishing at the lookout just beyond for wide views of the coast.
Emiliano Rio is located a 25 minute drive away from Rio de Janeiro airport.
When to Travel
You can visit Emiliano Rio at any time of year. Summer runs from November through March, bringing plenty of sunshine and the occasional cooling rainstorm. January and February are the liveliest months, with the city building towards and celebrating Carnival. From April to September, temperatures are milder and the city is noticeably quieter.
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