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Emiliano Hotel Rio De Janeiro
If Copacabana is a riot of color and chaos, Emiliano Rio is its architectural antidote. This isn't just a hotel; it’s a masterclass in Brazilian modernism designed by Arthur Casas, clad in articulated white Cobogó shutters that filter the tropical sun into a seductive dance of light and shadow. While the beachfront location puts you in the thick of the action, the vibe inside is defiantly serene—a true urban oasis where the party stops at the door. The wellness game here is serious. An entire floor is dedicated to the Santapele Spa, a sanctuary of detoxification offering Sisley treatments and deep Japanese soaking tubs that feel miles away from the samba beats below. The rooms are surprisingly spacious (starting at 42 sqm) and feature Japanese washlets and Egyptian cotton, though the celebrated minimalist aesthetic does come with one quirky insider grievance: a baffling lack of drawers for your linen trousers. Dining is equally curated. Skip the tourist traps and head to Emile for the Pork Belly with molasses, or ascend to the rooftop for crunchy VG Prawns with sage butter. Here, the L-shaped infinity pool—framed by glass walls—offers the city’s most cinematic swim, blurring the line between the water and Sugarloaf Mountain. It is Rio, refined.
