Emiliano Rio
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Avenida Atlântica, 3804 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil
Brazil, South America
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Emiliano Rio · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Expert Review: Emiliano Rio
Emiliano Rio: A Michelin Key Selected Oasis on Copacabana Beach
The Emiliano Rio stands as a beacon of luxury and refined Brazilian modernism on the iconic Copacabana Beach, earning a Michelin Key selection for its exceptional offerings. Guests consistently rate their stays as "Fabulous" to "Exceptional," highlighting a peaceful retreat amidst the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Emiliano Rio is overwhelmingly positive. Guests frequently describe it as an outstanding, luxurious, and peaceful hotel that offers an unforgettable experience. Review scores often range from 8.6 to 9.2 on major booking platforms.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several standout features of Emiliano Rio:
- Rooftop Infinity Pool & Views: The rooftop pool is a major draw, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain. It's often reserved exclusively for guests, ensuring it's never too crowded, even during peak seasons like Carnival.
- Impeccable Service: The personalized and attentive service, including a dedicated butler team, receives widespread acclaim. Staff are noted for their friendliness, helpfulness, and ability to remember guest names.
- Stunning Design: The hotel's modernist Brazilian design, by Arthur Casas and Oppenheim Architecture & Design, is a significant highlight. Its distinctive facade with white, foldable shutters maximizes sea views while providing privacy and natural light. Interiors blend modern style with Brazilian materials like cane, white paraná marble, granite, and stone, featuring pieces by renowned designers.
- Exclusive Amenities: Beyond the rooftop pool, the hotel offers a full-service spa (Santapele Spa), a fitness center, a library/lounge, and comprehensive beach service with chairs, towels, and water.
3. Room Quality
The 90 rooms and 28 suites at Emiliano Rio are characterized by their spaciousness, comfort, and sophisticated design. The aesthetic features a soothing palette of light tones, soft lines, curved furniture, natural stone, and wooden floors. Many rooms include private balconies, with sea-view rooms being particularly sought after for their unforgettable vistas. Luxurious details such as large bathtubs, wet rooms, high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets, and vegan, cruelty-free Santapele bath amenities enhance the guest experience. Rooms are also equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and soundproofing for a peaceful stay.
4. Dining Experience
Emiliano Rio offers an exceptional gastronomic journey, primarily centered around Emile Restaurant. This fine-dining establishment, located in the lobby, serves contemporary Brazilian cuisine with strong French influences, emphasizing organic products and fresh seasonal ingredients. A standout feature of Emile Restaurant is its lush vertical garden, which provides a unique ambiance. Executive Chef Viviane Gonçalves (formerly Damien Montecer and Camilo Vanazzi mentioned in older reviews) leads the kitchen, creating vibrant and artfully presented dishes.
Breakfast, brunch, and dinner are served at Emile Restaurant. The breakfast typically starts with cold cuts, bread, cheese, and fruit, followed by an à la carte menu of savory and sweet options. For dinner, guests can enjoy a set menu or choose from a diverse selection. The hotel also boasts a Rooftop Restaurant and Bar that offers contemporary cuisine and cocktails with unparalleled views of Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay, perfect for sunset drinks. An all-you-can-eat and drink brunch menu is also available on weekends.
5. Service & Staff
The service at Emiliano Rio is consistently highlighted as a major strength. Guests describe the staff as "exceptional," "amazing," "super friendly and helpful," "attentive," and "professional." The hotel prides itself on its authentic Brazilian hospitality, offering personalized service through a dedicated butler team who are attentive and anticipate guest needs. Reviewers often praise the staff's ability to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, even going above and beyond to accommodate requests.
6. Location & Accessibility
Emiliano Rio enjoys an "iconic" and "spectacular" location directly on Copacabana Beach, making it ideal for beach access and exploring the city. It is centrally located, offering easy access to major attractions like Sugarloaf Mountain (which can be seen from the hotel's rooftop) and Christ The Redeemer. The hotel is also conveniently close to the trendy neighborhoods of Ipanema and Leblon, known for their excellent restaurants and bars. Transportation around the city is facilitated by reliable and affordable Uber services. Santos Dumont Airport is approximately 8 km away, and Galeão International Airport is about 20 km away.
7. Value & Pricing
Emiliano Rio is recognized as a high-end luxury property, and its pricing reflects this. While generally considered expensive, many guests affirm that the "outstanding" experience and high level of service make it "worth the price." Typical cash prices for a standard room can start around USD $457 per night, with Junior Ocean Suites ranging closer to USD $908 per night. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi are usually included.
8. Common Complaints
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few recurring criticisms have been noted:
- Lack of Storage Space: A frequently mentioned complaint is the limited storage for clothes and luggage in the rooms, with a notable absence of drawers.
- Noise from Copacabana Side: Some guests have reported noise from the beach avenue, even on higher floors, suggesting that improved soundproofing or window changes might be beneficial.
- Minor Wear and Tear: A few reviews have indicated minor wear and tear in some rooms, such as chips or scratches on furniture, which was unexpected for a relatively new luxury hotel.
- Inconsistent Pool Service: One guest specifically mentioned inconsistent food and service at the rooftop pool.
- AC Issues: There was a report of the air conditioning not functioning properly in one instance, though it was promptly addressed.
- Concierge Knowledge: One reviewer expressed that the front desk and concierge sometimes lacked extensive knowledge about local activities and dining recommendations.
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Points to Consider
- •Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, a few recurring criticisms have been noted:
- •Lack of Storage Space: A frequently mentioned complaint is the limited storage for clothes and luggage in the rooms, with a notable absence of drawers.
- •AC Issues: There was a report of the air conditioning not functioning properly in one instance, though it was promptly addressed.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Vamisha Smith
Excelente!!!!!!! Obrigada to Fabricio, Hilary, Patrick, Cissa, and the entire staff!! I’m sorry I wish I could do the whole review in Portuguese but we were American visitors. Amazing staff! Excellent amenities. This is one of the best hotels in Rio. You feel like you’re entering a spa and relaxation and comfort is top priority at this hotel. Enter your room with heated toilet seats and a beautifu...
Paloma Asia
We really liked our experience here! The ocean view room it’s really good, super comfy bed, big bathroom and beautiful view. The spa is nice, amazing massages and sauna. Every day we had a delicious breakfast at the resto and we adored the little desserts they left for us every afternoon in the room. Also the rooftop is amazing with a spectacular view, sadly the pool is small and they don’t have e...
CBBC/50shadesoftravel Jd Grey
Very nice staff and super helpful, access to beach is right across the street, the rooftop pool and spa were AMAZING 🤩😻🤩 breakfast was good always a great selection of fresh bread and fruits.. we had a room in the back so the view wasn't so good but they made up for the extra attention to detail with the cheese plate and complimentary wine for our anniversary, (nice touch) we also received a ni...
Nicola Emery
This hotel has an excellent location on Copacabana beach. We stayed in a junior ocean suite and the room was spacious with beautiful views and a great balcony to sit on. A couple of things that were a bit disappointing, given it’s a five star hotel: 1) After the first (and only night) my husband realised there was a plank of wood in his half of the bed, making it very uncomfortable. We have no i...
Bruno Matos
My recent experience at Hotel Emiliano Rio de Janeiro was deeply disappointing and entirely inconsistent with the standard of excellence the establishment claims to offer. During my stay, I encountered structural and sanitary conditions unacceptable for a hotel of this category, including: - Strong mold odor throughout the room; - Visible mold on the air-conditioning vents; - A curtain that fell...
Diego Adolfo Santamaria Razo
The price they charge is not justified for the rooms and service. At the restaurant, I ordered octopus, supposedly one of their specialties. It was raw and gummy… The location is cool
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