With a stay at Vila Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro (Santa Teresa), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium. This luxury hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Christ the Redeemer and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Ipanema Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Belle Époque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.

Grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Beatriz, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.