2 Best Hotels in Santa Teresa and Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

This five-star hotel, located in the historic hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa, is housed in a regenerated coffee plantation mansion that pays homage to Brazil's cultures and traditions with folk art and handicrafts from across the nation; the location is an ideal area for travelers keen to discover Rio's artistic side. The use of fresh white linens and bamboo and other natural materials extends the rustic-chic motif into the spacious rooms and suites, which feature state-of-the-art amenities such as LCD televisions, super-king-size beds, 300-thread-count cotton sheets, and marble bathtubs; some rooms have verandas. The hotel offers activities for guests, related to the hotel story, like coffee tasting, or related to the neighborhood story, like a guided tour.