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Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
85.5EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$737 / night
- Beach
- City
- beach
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Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery Hotel Collection
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
4,283 guest reviews analysed
Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 660, Rio de Janeiro, 20241-260
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 4,283 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Accor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
- wellness
About Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery Hotel Collection
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery Hotel Collection is a five-star property set in Rio de Janeiro's historic Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Housed on a former coffee farm dating to 1850, the hotel features a boutique atmosphere and is close to downtown, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and Santos Dumont Airport. Facilities include the Térèze restaurant, which serves local cuisine with Latin American influences, and Bar dos Descasados. Le Spa offers treatments using essential oils and natural ingredients. Guests can also enjoy an open-air swimming pool with views of Guanabara Bay.
This urban retreat combines local heritage with modern comforts, making it a distinctive base for exploring Rio de Janeiro.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET, Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery stands out for its five-star rating, boutique style, and location in the culturally rich Santa Teresa district. The hotel offers fine dining, a spa, and a pool, making it a strong option for travellers seeking comfort and local character in Rio de Janeiro.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1850
- Architecture
- Located in a historic coffee farm dating back to 1850, inspired by golden era of coffee and cocoa
- Type
- City, Wellness, Historic, Urban resort
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — the hotel also has an open-air swimming pool, overlooking the Guanabara Bay
Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: At the Térèze restaurant, you can be surprised by the best of local cuisine, with a Latin American touch
- Bar — The cool Bar dos Descasados welcomes all those who toast to life
Wellness
- Spa — Le Spa at the Santa Teresa Hotel RJ – MGallery invites you to experience a unique moment
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-22.9218, -43.1874Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial14 fields
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