Ninety-one rooms designed by Philippe Starck for the Fasano family — directly on Ipanema Beach. The contemporary design-luxury Rio answer with rooftop pool overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain.
"91 rooms by Philippe Starck for the Fasano family on Ipanema Beach. The contemporary design-luxury Rio answer."
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro opened in October 2007 directly on Ipanema Beach — Rio's most upscale beach (Ipanema is the equivalent of Park Avenue in Manhattan; Copacabana is more crowded, Leblon is even more upscale than Ipanema but smaller-scale) — designed entirely by Philippe Starck for the Fasano family, the Brazilian luxury hospitality dynasty that operates restaurants and hotels across Brazil and South America. The architectural premise is contemporary Brazilian-modernist with substantial Starck-design accents: the consistent contrast of warm Brazilian wood with the Starck-signature theatrical-luxury elements.
The 91 rooms split between the entry-level Deluxe Rooms (with city or partial-Ipanema views), Beachfront Deluxe Rooms (with direct Ipanema Beach views), Junior Suites with substantial private living spaces, the Suites including the Two Brothers Suite (named for the Two Brothers mountain visible from the property), and the multi-bedroom Suites. Every room features Starck-designed contemporary modernist interiors with Brazilian craft accents.
The grounds — the rooftop swimming pool with direct Ipanema Beach view (one of the most-photographed luxury hotel pools in Brazil, with Sugarloaf Mountain framing the view to the east), the rooftop bar (the social heart of luxury Ipanema), the comprehensive Fasano Spa, the fitness centre, and the multi-restaurant complex — make Hotel Fasano comprehensively-equipped. The rooftop pool deck is the property's defining feature; the late-afternoon and evening scene is one of Rio's most-photographed luxury social settings.
Dining is at three main restaurants. Fasano al Mare is the headline modern Italian fine-dining (one of Rio's most-respected restaurants under chef Luigi Tarallo). The Lobby is the all-day. The Rooftop is the seasonal cocktail-and-light-meals venue. The wine programme is heavily Italian and Brazilian focused. Service is the consistent Fasano-family Brazilian-luxury operational discipline. Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is the contemporary design-luxury Rio answer for travellers who want the Ipanema Beach setting and the Starck-design discipline rather than the heritage-Belmond Copacabana Palace alternative.
The Rio anniversary at the design-forward Fasano. Book a Beachfront Deluxe Room. Fasano al Mare Italian fine-dining; the rooftop pool with Sugarloaf view at sunset; the Ipanema Beach walks. Different from the heritage-Copacabana-Palace option — for couples whose taste runs to contemporary design-luxury.
The Rio honeymoon at the Fasano. The Ipanema Beach setting; the rooftop pool with Sugarloaf framing; the Starck-designed interiors; the Fasano family's signature service. Different from the heritage-Belmond setting at Copacabana — the right choice for couples who want the contemporary design-and-Ipanema version of Rio luxury.
Fasano Rio's rooftop pool and bar are central to luxury Rio nightlife; the Ipanema Beach proximity to the broader nightlife scene works for groups. The design-forward setting gives the trip particular character. Multi-bedroom Suites work for groups.
Avenida Vieira Souto 80
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro 22420-000, RJ
Directly on Ipanema Beach; 35 min from Galeão (GIG), 25 min from Santos Dumont (SDU)
91 rooms by Philippe Starck
Deluxe Room from $600/night
Beachfront Deluxe Room from $900
Junior Suite from $1,500
Two Brothers Suite from $3,500
Penthouse Suite from $8,500
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night (3+ in Carnaval and New Year)
Philippe Starck design throughout
Directly on Ipanema Beach
Rooftop pool with Sugarloaf Mountain view
Fasano al Mare (modern Italian)
Fasano family-owned and operated
Open year-round
Peak: December–February (book 4 months ahead)
Best value: April–November
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From $600/night. Beachfront Deluxe Rooms book 4 months ahead in peak. Two Brothers Suite and Penthouse Suite need direct Fasano contact.
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