La Maison by Dussol Rio de Janeiro
Rua Sérgio Porto 58, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Neighborhood: Gávea and Jardim Botânico
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It’s a commonplace by now that Rio tourism is big business — it’s been a long time since Brazil was truly exotic or undiscovered, and the archetypal visit involves a stay at one of the the massive high-rise hotels that blot out the sun along Ipanema or Copacabana beach, an experience you’ll share with at very least several hundred if not several thousand neighbors. So if you stop to think about it, the concept of a hotel in Rio called La Maison — the house — is profoundly against the grain. It’s little more than a guest house, just five rooms, and it’s as cozy and intimate as the big hotels are grand and teeming.
And what rooms they are, every one completely different, all elegantly outfitted in themes ranging from the local (the thoroughly Brazilian Copacabana room) to the global (rooms in French, Chinese, even Indian styles). It’s not exactly the lap of luxury — think stylish apartment living rather than five-star pampering — but the seclusion, in a residential neighborhood less than two miles from the big-name beaches, is a luxury in its own right.
Where La Maison really outpaces the grand hotels is in its personalized approach. There’s no fawning butler, but you’re in the able hands of your dedicated hosts, Francois-Xavier, Jacques and Rodrigo, any one of whom is as capable as any hotel concierge — if you can’t enjoy Rio with their expert help, then you just might be a hopeless case.
How to get there:
La Maison is approximately a 30 minute drive from Rio de Janeiro/Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Please contact customer service to arrange airport transfers.
- 5 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 10 Guest Reviews
- La Maison by Dussol Rio de Janeiro
- Rua Sérgio Porto 58, Gávea
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Neighborhood: Gávea and Jardim Botânico
Hotel amenities and services
- Babysitting (on request)
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Off street parking
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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10 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Xavier
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The employees here are great guys. Super helpful and positive.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Lauren
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Hotel is basically a nice house on a quiet street in Gavea. You are within walking distance of the Botanical Garden and some great restaurants, and a cab fare to other parts of the city is not too pricey either.
The service is the best part of the experience because I felt like I was staying in a friend's house. The team is very friendly and relaxed, which sets a great mood for the hotel. The food and drinks, especially the breakfast, were fantastic.
What the hotel could do better:
Our room felt a little worn and in need of a paint touch-up, and the ceiling fan looked like it was about to fall off the ceiling.
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- Nicolas
- Stayed August 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
very attentive service
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
