This must be the best place to stay in Rio. Like being in a Fellini movie from the sixties with the brat pack in the bar. Fantastic design and pool area on the roof. Probably not the best service but who cares. Just loved staying there. Even if it to expensive chose a room with a view, amazing.

We spent 3 nights here on our vacation in South America. The hotel is designed by Phillippe Starck, so it is very hip (a bit too hip for us) but gets a very chic crowd and is in a great location across from Ipanema Beach. Our suite overlooked the Atlantic Ocean and it was great to hang out on our... More

The Fasano hotel in São Paulo is one of the best in the world - outstanding, "better-than-Hong-Kong" service; large, zen rooms; excellent restaurants. The only superlative thing about the Fasano Rio is the location - in a quiet corner of Ipanema beach. The view from the rooftop terrace is amazing. On the other hand, the rooms and décor, "cute" at... More

Spent 2 nights in Rio, first time ever in Brasil with no idea of what to expect. Have done very little research this time, but I am happy not to have listened to my agent who initially put me into Copacabana Palace and rather chose alternative - Fasano Hotel. I liked Fasano better thanks to its location on Ipanama Beach,... More

Three top hotels in Rio de Janeiro - the Copacabana Palace, the Santa Teresa and the Fasano - have played host, in the past, to three different pop-stars during their Brazilian tours: respectively, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. Their personality is probably the best way to capture the essence of each place: the Copacabana Palace is the Grand Dame... More

When arriving at the Fasano it feels as if you are walking into a Mario Testino photo shoot, complete with Supermodels in the pool! The glamour and luxury of this hotel are not understated and even the doormen look like bodyguards. The hotel is in a superb location overlooking the famed Ipanema Beach and the views from the pool are... More

I Travel Over 200 Nights Per Year And Stay In Very Nice Hotels. This Hotel Broke All Records For Price. $30 For A Drink At The Bar. $25 Per Device Per Day For Internet, $800 Per Night For A Small Ocean View Room The Pool, Design And Location Are Great But The Price Is Insulting. There Are Hotels Up And... More

We stayed in the Fasano hotel on a three day business trip. At checking in you could already notice the lack of organisation. We had to handover our passports but then nobody knew what to do with them and which passport belonged to who. The rooms are nice if you like "design" but my room was looking at the next... More

Certainly a masterpiece of designer Philipe Starck but as often with designer-designed hotels: unpractical in many ways. But let's start with the good news: the location on Ipanehma beach and being close to shops and restaurants make it a good choice. Staff is not only plenty in number but also highly qualified and friendly. So what's the downside? Rooms are... More