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	Hotel Santa Teresa Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro

ABOUT THE HOTEL SANTA TERESA - in their own words:

After three years of restoration and repair, the Hotel Santa Teresa, the old Guimarães Ranch, located at the heart of the historic Santa Teresa District and one of the few hotels under government trust for historic preservation of the City of Rio de Janeiro, reopens its doors.

With a TROPICAL DESIGN, using natural materials, offers its visitors a plunge into the culture and origins of Brazil. The cotton, the linen, the coconut fiber, the rush, the tropical woods, the lime stones, the Portuguese tiles and the burnt cement evoke the natural Brazil and the colonial spirit of the golden ages of coffee, cocoa bean and sugar cane. In all settings of the hotel, the art of the native tribes from the Amazonas and Pará states, the sacred art of Rio de Janeiro’s baroque, the refined handicraft from the state of Minas Gerais and the northeast region, celebrates all five regions of a diverse and intense Brazil.

The Hotel, planted between patios, gardens and terraces, has 44 personalized rooms, between 30 and 120 square meters. More than half of the rooms have balconies with panoramic views over the Guanabara Bay, the Teresópolis Mountains and the Christ Redeemer.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Sophisticated, inviting and exclusive ambiences with a decoration baesd on natural materials that express nature brings the most recent concept in hotel business: TROPICAL DESIGN. All rooms are decorated with pieces and arts of Brazilian designers, already mentioned, such as Sérgio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty, Rock Lane. All this comfort, luxury and tranquility are present in all 44 rooms and suites, never forgetting all the high tech items such as LCD TVs, high speed wireless internet besides all other comforts of the modern life.

• SUPERIOR: Averaging 27 sqm the Superior room offers king size beds, air condition, mini bar, LCD TV and wireless internet connection.
• DELUXE: Averaging 35 sqm the Deluxe apartments offer king size or two twin beds, air conditioned, mini bar, LCD TV, wireless internet connection. Communicating rooms are available upon request.
• JUNIOR: With an average of 40 sqm and beautiful views over the mountains the Junior Suite offers a leaving room, king size or two twin beds, air conditioned, mini bar, LCD TV, DVD player and wireless internet connection. Communicating rooms are available upon request.
• MASTER: Averaging 60 sqm and magnificent views over the mountains the Master Suite offers a leaving room, king size beds, bath tub, air conditioned, mini bar, LCD TV, DVD player and wireless internet.
• DELUXE PANORAMIC: With approximately 120 sqm, offers three different ambient, a panoramic 180º view over the Guanabara Bay, LCD Tvs, DVDs, wireless internet Access and a super king size bed.

LE SPA:
In a sophisticated environment, decorated with natural materials such as coconut fibers and reforestation woods, LE SPA, was specially created for the relaxation of its customers offering treatments to balance the body, soul and energy. The organic architecture and design pieces from Studio Vitty offers to its visitors a mix o peace and harmony. LE SPA, in partnership with the eco-Amazonian brand NATURA, has developed an exclusive line of natural treatments and therapeutic massages. With four massage rooms, a steam sauna with two ambient and a large area of relaxation.

TEREZE:
The Térèze with its TROPICAL DESIGN offers a sophisticated environment and is the newest gastronomic venue of the city of Rio de Janeiro. A restaurant offering flavors from a “cuisine du monde”, headed by the Executive Chef Damien Montecer, responsible for the most renowned restaurants in Rio de Janeiro and a vast experience in cities such as New York, London and Cannes. The quality of service is guaranteed. Its visitors will enjoy scents and flavors from Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean and the “new world”. Decorated with pieces from Rock Lane, using demolition material, a comfortable and embracing light and an amazing view over the rooftops of Santa Teresa, the Térèze offers a vast selection of wines “du monde” and the opportunity of enjoying pleasant and memorable moments surrounded by nature.

THE LOUNGE:
The LOUNGE, Bar dos Descasados, opened under the arches of the restored slave quarters and with art pieces specially designed by ZEMOG, is an ideal place for drinks amongst friends. For the romantic couples and for all that toast to life, the most remarkable moment is the sunset view from its balcony, where one is able to drink a special caipirinha served with the best “cachaças” and a selection of wine from our cellar. Opened everyday from 11:00 till 00:00 the LOUNGE Bar dos Descsados offers light lunch options, drinks, “cachaça” tasting, appetizers and exotic snacks always in close complicity with the cult of friendship and romance!