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Emiliano Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Emiliano · High Luxury
Emiliano Rio opened in December 2016 on Copacabana's Avenida Atlantica, designed by Sao Paulo architect Arthur Casas with a facade of white, foldable, perforated shutters that cool the interior with sea breeze while filtering in dappled light. The seaside sibling of Sao Paulo's Emiliano hotel, it channels 1950s Rio through pale tones and curved furniture, with a rooftop bar and infinity pool that blurs into the ocean and the view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
- 90 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Copacabana
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
- Architect: Studio Arthur Casas
About Emiliano Rio
- Ninety rooms spread over twelve floors on a plot limited by Copacabana's beach-shadow laws.
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World lists both the Rio house and the Sao Paulo original.
- Fort Copacabana is an eleven-minute walk; Spa Santapele and a restaurant with a vertical garden sit below the rooftop.
- Entry-level rooms start at 452 sq ft (42 m²).
History
Emiliano Rio opened on 23 December 2016 on Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana, facing the beach, as the seaside sibling of the acclaimed Emiliano hotel in São Paulo. Built in 2015–16, the sleek contemporary tower brought a modern Brazilian luxury sensibility to one of Rio's most storied stretches of oceanfront, evoking the glamour of Copacabana's mid-century heyday while offering a rooftop pool and terrace with sweeping views of the beach and the Sugarloaf.
Part of the family-owned Emiliano group known for polished service and design-forward interiors, the hotel is a compact, high-end property just steps from the sand, blending understated elegance with a strong sense of place on the Avenida Atlântica seafront.
The setting
11-minute walk to Fort Copacabana.
Restaurants and bars
- CENA — Restaurant · Contemporary, signature Brazilian cuisine centered on ingred · Chef Vinícius Pires
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Pet-friendly
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