Brazil is the coolest, liveliest, most extravagant country in the world - whether you're going there to relax or party, you'd better check in to a hotel worth showing-off about. Luckily, there are plenty of luxury hotels in Brazil that'll satisfy the most demanding of needs - use this handy guide to find where to get great service, sleek design and absolutely beautiful views.
If you're visiting Rio to get a taste of Brazil's most colourful nightlife, hit the ground running by checking in to Rio Atlantica (Avenida Atlantica 2964 Copacabana). It's right on Copacabana beach - perhaps the world's most famous stretch of sand - and has a funky rooftop pool. There's a bar up here too, so when you're sick of taking a dip, start your night out in Rio with a couple of cocktails to a backdrop of stunning city-and-sea views.
La Suite (Rua Jackson de Figueiredo 501) is an altogether more private and intimate affair of just seven suites. Combining five-star service with tranquil surroundings, it's the most pampered place to stay in Rio. Work on your tan at the private beach or by the secluded pool, and dine on gourmet meals inside close to Andy Warhol prints. Each room is uniquely styled, from dramatic all-black spaces in one to another with girly boudoirs with antique Chinese screens - grab a corner suite for the best views of the bay.
Rio's an excellent introduction to Brazil, but if you're travelling for longer or want to escape the tourist trail, there are plenty more luxury hotels to keep you bedding down in style. Pousada Maravilha occupies an island paradise on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, home of unspoilt shimmering white sands and swaying palms. Perfect for diving, the hotel's beach-facing bungalow accommodations are fantastically private luxury outposts, all with their own Jacuzzis.
Tivoli Ecoresort in Bahia is a five-star hotel with plenty of green initiatives - come here to relax with a clean eco-conscience. Local guides put on rainforest tours; you can watch baby turtles hatch and - if you're really lucky - see humpback whales from pristine white shores. Complete the heavenly hotel experience with a treatment at the Thalasso spa, or just lounge on your king-sized bed and watch the sunset from your suite.
All recommendations come courtesy of Travel Intelligence, a one-stop shop for top end accommodation, insightful travel writing and super-desirable luxury hotel deals.
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