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Mama RuisavsSanta Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Santa Teresa Rio MGallery by Sofitel scores significantly higher than Mama Ruisa. Hotel Santa Teresa Rio MGallery by Sofitel comes in at 95 with approval from 14 publications including Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Oyster Travel + Leisure Time Out
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Gayot Show All Reviews
Rua Almirante Alexandrino 660, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-260
From $192/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Térèze is one of the city's best." Full review
Fodor's "Five-star hotel... in the common areas, burnt cement, reclaimed wood, and tropical plants lend a rustic air without compromising the sense of elegance and luxury." Full review
Jetsetter "The history of Brazil is a multicultural one, and the Santa Teresa Hotel is proud to display it." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Probably the finest boutique hotel in Rio, it's set in a lavishly restored building... with artfully designed rooms."
OysterLuxury
"Relais & Chateaux Santa Teresa is a historic mansion turned luxurious boutique hotel located on a former coffee plantation in Santa Teresa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on a former coffee plantation on a hill overlooking Rio’s red-tile roofs, the beautifully restored 44-room Santa Teresa Hotel feels like the home of a globe-trotting artist." Full review
Time Out "The three-year renovation of this stunning 1850s mansion on the hillside of Santa Teresa created one of the most tranquil locations to be found in the city." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Once a down-at-heel hostel, this imposing 1860s building has been transformed into one of Rio’s most beautiful and efficiently run hotels."
Afar Magazine "Rio de Janeiro’s Hotel Santa Teresa features Amazonian folk sculptures alongside midcentury furniture by Brazilian modernist Sergio Rodrigues." Full review
Gayot "This stunning hotel resides on a historic estate in the charming Santa Teresa district."
