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4.5 out of 5

"Santa Teresa is a wonderful location in the hills above the cliche tourist haunts of Copacabama or Ipenema and the hotel itself is an elegant, even qu ... " More

By Nicholas R. on Tue 23 Feb 2016

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery, you'll be within walking distance of Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and litter trays.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Tereze
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, facials or body treatments at Le SPA
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and a few minutes from Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and litter trays

Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery

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4 out of 5

Good but not great

Santa Teresa is a wonderful location in the hills above the cliche tourist haunts of Copacabama or Ipenema and the hotel itself is an elegant, even quaint, late nineteenth century coffee-grower's farmhouse. It was refurbished only a few years ago but is looking worn - or to put it politely, shabby chic. A couple of irritations not least illumination - the rooms are so dark you can't read in them and the stairs are so dark you could fall down them - and it's unacceptable that they don't provide bottled water in the rooms each day even though they warn the tap water is not suitable for drinking. Even so, it's better than the usual hotel chains and on balance I'd just about recommend it.

Posted by on 23 Feb 2016

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5 out of 5

Christmas in Rio

We stayed in hotel Santa Teresa over Christmas period 2015 and loved it. We would definitely recommend it as the place to stay in Rio. Overall the staff were very helpful and would call out the two female receptionists who worked in the evening who were very friendly and helpful.

Posted by on 3 Jan 2016

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4 out of 5

A little gem with some quirks

I booked the Santa Teresa hotel for two nights before heading to Copacabana for the rest of my stay in Rio. I wanted some place where I could relax and chill out, and the hotel's perfect for that. There's not much to do in the Santa Teresa area - a couple of sites to see, and a fantastic restaurant called Aprazivel, but apart from that, there's not much going on, and it's quite a way into the city (60 Brazilian Real with the hotel's driver to Copacabana). So two nights here suited me perfectly. The staff at check-in were lovely and really helpful. My room was absolutely spotless, and really nicely decorated. The view from the pool is pretty spectacular, and the bar has been voted one of the most romantic, although travelling alone I can't testify to that :) The quirks? Well the wifi is really, really patchy. It struggled to cope with me uploading a photo (so I gave up). But not a big deal really. Also you do notice the security presence at the hotel - which I can totally appreciate as the area does border some favelas, but a friendly 'ola' didn't really result in any answer. I didn't eat in the hotel, so can't comment on that. In short, I enjoyed my stay in Hotel Santa Teresa, and would recommend it - there's a great cafe called Cafe Dos Altos two minutes walk away which does a buffet breakfast on weekends and has an English menu. Some people say the street the hotel's on is incredibly steep, but I didn't find it that bad at all!

Posted by on 25 Oct 2015

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4 out of 5

last night in Rio ( this time anyway!)

We stayed only one night which was the last night of our holiday. We had a super room with great views, bed linen and shower room. The late supper included a signature sweet, ' Lollipops' recommended to all! The breakfast was excellent and so were the staff. The little touches made it, a room upgrade, a present, delicious chocolates plus the bed was made too even when we were leaving to fly home that evening. A great note on which to leave Rio!

Posted by on 12 Oct 2014

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4 out of 5

Hotel santa teresa

Beautiful hotel, location, although fantastic is slightly unsafe to walk around at night. Hotel breakfast is very average and extremely expensive, should be included in price of room, as most good hotels in Rio provide. Having stayed in Relais and Chateaux hotels before, this does not really meet standards of others

Posted by on 27 Sep 2013

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5 out of 5
Die Lage des Hotels ist super gut und Zentral. Nicht nur die Altstadt von Santa Teresa ist hervorragend fast schon zu Fuß gut zu besichtigen, alle anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Zuckerhut, Corcovado und die Strände sind zum Greifen nah. Das Personal im Hotel hat eine 1 verdient was Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft anbelangt!

Posted by on 31 Dec 2021

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5 out of 5

Superbe hôtel pour un autre Rio

Au cœur d'un quartier en hauteur, très différent des plages, plus relaxant. Très joli bâtiment ancien restauré avec goût, jolies vues et superbe piscine. Restaurant très bien aussi ainsi que le bar. Personnel charmant et compétant. Un bémol sur le spa car toutes les masseuses ne se valent pas et certaines peuvent même faire mal au dos...

Posted by on 7 Dec 2015

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4 out of 5

Voyage Rio en amoureux

Très bel hotel dans un quartier sympa, mais excentré (budget taxi à prévoir). Chambre agréable et très belle piscine. Un be-mol sur les services de l hôtel : problème de climatisation non résolu, manque adaptateur sèche cheveux, pas de bouteille d eau, personnel non pro-proactif, le rapport qualité/prix n est pas là pour le petit déjeuner (pas d omelette proposée ...)

Posted by on 19 Nov 2015

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4 out of 5

Voyage Rio en amoureux

Très bel hotel dans un quartier sympa, mais excentré (budget taxi à prévoir). Chambre agréable et très belle piscine. Un be-mol sur les services de l hôtel : problème de climatisation non résolu, manque adaptateur sèche cheveux, pas de bouteille d eau, personnel non pro-proactif, le rapport qualité/prix n est pas là pour le petit déjeuner (pas d omelette proposée ...)

Posted by on 19 Nov 2015

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5 out of 5

Beautiful hotel in a peaceful setting

Nathalie from the front desk was very nice, helpful and service oriented. The food is below average, it must be a lot better for this kind of hotel.

Posted by on 29 Jul 2015

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Property Features

Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery. This 5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1850
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Rio de Janeiro Central Station (2.9 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Metro station: Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery offers 44 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rio de Janeiro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Tereze – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Le SPA. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 300.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: BRL 200 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

This property uses a grey water recycling system

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

  • Grey water recycling system
  • One child stays free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 145 per person
  • Pet fee: BRL 200 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Relais Châteaux Santa Teresa
  • Relais Châteaux Hotel Santa Teresa
  • Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery Sofitel
  • Hotel RJ MGallery Sofitel
  • Santa Teresa RJ MGallery Sofitel
  • RJ MGallery Sofitel
  • Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery By Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Brazil
  • Brazil
  • Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Hotel
  • Hotel Santa Teresa - Relais And Chateaux
  • Santa Teresa Hotel Rj - Mgallery Rio De Janeiro
  • Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Hotel Rio de Janeiro

You should know

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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