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Mama RuisavsVila Gale Rio de Janeiro
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Mama Ruisa ranks slightly higher than Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro. Mama Ruisa has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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
Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro The Telegraph
Oyster Lonely Planet
Rua Riachuelo, 124 | Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20230-014, Brazil
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
The Telegraph8.0
"Vila Galé is a triumph of location and style." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 292-room Vila Gale Rio de Janeiro is an upscale option in the hip, bohemian Lapa district of Rio." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Breathing new life into ragged Lapa, Vila Galé – a high-end luxury chain from Portugal – invested some €35 million in this beautiful property." Full review
