What Is Rio de Janeiro Like for Luxury Vacations?

From breathtaking beach views to high-class service, luxury Rio de Janeiro hotels are more than just a place to rest your head. You can choose from 146 Rio de Janeiro luxury accommodations, and you'll find modern conveniences teamed with comfortable rooms. Visitors to Rio de Janeiro like its seaside. You could even book a hotel room close to sights like Flamengo Beach and Maracana Stadium, or find yourself a luxury suite in a quieter area. Whether you're searching for a luxury hotel in central Rio de Janeiro or something just outside, Hotels.com has an ample choice getaway options that won't disappoint.

What Are Some of the Best Luxury Hotels in Rio de Janeiro?

After a day out and about in Rio de Janeiro, you can treat yourself to a meal at a fine restaurant, enjoy your luxurious hotel room and sink into the soft pillow of a sumptuous bed in your luxury hotel. Hotels.com has 146 luxury accommodations in Rio de Janeiro and here are our most popular choices:

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5-star beachfront hotel with pool bar, near Reserve Beach
• • Pool • Health club • Sauna • Fitness center • Central location



Windsor Marapendi

Upscale beachfront hotel with pool bar, near Tijuca Lake
• • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location



Gran Meliá Nacional Rio de Janeiro

Sao Conrado beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants, pool bar
• • Outdoor pool • Bar • Sauna • Free WiFi



Le Chateaux Joá

4.5-star beach hotel with pool bar, near Pepe Beach
• • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Bar • Car service • Central location



Vila Santa Teresa

Luxury hotel with conference center, near Sambodrome
• • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Bar • Attentive staff

What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Rio de Janeiro?

Although it may be tempting to sit back in your luxurious hotel with its first-rate amenities, there's lots to enjoy in the area. Here are some things for you to see and do during your stay:

Shopping
• • Avenida Atlantica
• • Rio Sul Shopping Mall
• • Shopping Tijuca

Theaters
• • Municipal Theater
• • Glaucio Gill Theater
• • KM de Vantagens Hall

Sights & Landmarks
• • Flamengo Beach
• • Maracana Stadium
• • Sugar Loaf Mountain

Food & Drink
• • Sushi yaki
• • Nutri Luz
• • Puro Paladar