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Mama RuisavsLa Maison By Dussol
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Mama Ruisa is the choice of most writers compared to La Maison By Dussol. Mama Ruisa ranks #10 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 7 sources like concierge.com, Frommer's and Time Out.
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
La Maison By Dussol DK Eyewitness Time Out
Gayot
Rua Sergio Porto 58, Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
DK Eyewitness "This sister boutique to La Suite is more understated and is a cab ride from the beach. It boasts fantastic views out to Corcovado."
Time Out "On the hillside of leafy Gávea, just around the corner from Gilberto Gil's studio and in the lee of Rocinha favela, is Jacques Dussol's house." Full review
Gayot "Original details and historic architecture make this hotel a favorite with modern-day Bohemians."
