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Casa Cool Beans B&BvsMama Ruisa
Casa Cool Beans B&B and Mama Ruisa are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Mama Ruisa scores slightly better than Casa Cool Beans B&B. Mama Ruisa is ranked #18 in Rio de Janeiro with approval from 7 reviewers like Frommer's, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Casa Cool Beans B&B
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Rua Laurinda Santos Lobo, 136, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-270
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's "There's not a leaf out of place or a speck of dirt to be seen, and Lance, David, and Sergio, the manager, go out of their way to provide tips and touring advice." Full review
Frommer's "Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range inn is unique and welcoming, with a lovely pool... breakfast are free, and as guests must be 18 or older, the property tends to appeal to international couples." Full review
Frommer's "This part of Ipanema is also very gay-friendly. There are four studios and four 1-bedroom apartments, all tastefully decorated with colorful artwork by local artist Paul Freire and quality furniture." Full review
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Minimum two-night stay. No children under 18.
Frommer's "Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe...boasts beautiful gardens, colorful walls, hip artwork, and a lovely sun deck with a small swimming pool" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Your expectations will easily be exceeded at this discreet 10-room B&B where the American owner's mantra focuses around personlized service." Full review
Mama Ruisa Frommer's
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250
From $181/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's "For a very different hotel experience, consider spending a few nights in the quaint hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa." Full review
Concierge "A colonial-style house in the leafy hillside district of Santa Teresa provides the backdrop for Mama Ruisa, a design-minded B&B that offers personalized service."
DK Eyewitness "A charming, understated boutique hotel in a converted 18th-century mansion house in Santa Teresa. Each room is named after a different French cultural icon."
Time Out "Another beautifully-restored Santa Teresa mansion, this time courtesy of Frenchman Jean-Michel Ruis who keeps a hands-on approach to the running of the hotel and the comfort of his guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Far away from the crowds on Copacabana, Mama Ruisa is a small yet sophisticated boutique hotel tucked into the hills of Santa Teresa, Rio's burgeoning artists' district." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This tropical boutique hotel has a palm-lined pool and impressive views, but the colonial splendour of the huge rooms is the real draw." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"French-owned Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquely designed guest rooms" Full review
