Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro
Bold, art-infused design hotel with a strong Carioca identity. Music plays throughout the day, street art from Marcelo Ment lines the walls, and the whole place leans into Rio's personality rather than trying to look generically international.
Book a Deluxe Front View or higher — the Standard room is only 23 sqm and faces away from the bay; the view upgrade is worth every real
Why It Matters
First hotel property by Yoo Design Studio. One of the best rooftop views in Rio — both Sugarloaf and Corcovado visible simultaneously. Part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, which means Honors points but a genuinely independent feel. The in-house Bossa Spa by Granado, Brazil's oldest pharmacy brand (since 1870), adds a distinctly local wellness angle.
Yoo2 Rio is a design-forward 5-star hotel sitting directly on Praia de Botafogo, with uninterrupted sightlines to both Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. It's the first hotel from London-based Yoo Design Studio — think hydraulic tiled floors, palm-print ceilings, and Philippe Starck chairs staring out floor-to-ceiling windows at one of the world's great city views. The rooftop pool and bar are the real draw: locals flock here as much as guests do, and Thursday Bossa Nova nights on the roof are legitimately good.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe Front View
This is the sweet spot. At 34 sqm with direct front-facing views over Botafogo Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain, the upgrade is immediately obvious the moment you walk in. Upper-tier room features kick in here: Nespresso machine, furniture by Philippe Starck, Granado bathroom amenities, and Trussardi bathrobes. Daily turndown service included.
King · 34 sqmDeluxe Front View Jacuzzi
Same front-facing views as the Deluxe — Botafogo Beach, Sugarloaf, and Corcovado all visible — but with the addition of a bathtub in the bathroom. At 37 sqm it's the roomier of the front-view options. Same premium package: Philippe Starck furniture, Granado bath products, Trussardi bathrobes, Nespresso, complimentary bike hire, and the option to arrange a private breakfast on the rooftop.
King · 37 sqm
Presidential Suite
The top of the house at 63 sqm. The living room faces Corcovado; the bedroom looks out to Botafogo Beach and Sugarloaf — two landmark views from one suite. Spa bath plus walk-in shower, Nespresso, Trousseau luxury bathrobes, Granado amenities, complimentary bikes, and the perk that makes it genuinely special: guests can arrange a private breakfast on the rooftop. The kind of room you book for an anniversary or honeymoon.
King · 63 sqm
Standard Room
The entry-level option. At 23 sqm it's compact but the design work earns its keep — hydraulic tiled floors, palm-print ceilings, and the Yoo DNA throughout. King bed, walk-in shower. Faces away from the bay so no landmark views, but a solid base for anyone spending most of the day out in the city.
King · 23 sqmSuperior Partial View
A step up at 25 sqm, with a partial view that could frame either Christ the Redeemer or Sugarloaf and Guanabara Bay depending on the room. The same bold Rio-inspired design — urban art and tile floors — with the added bonus of waking up to a slice of the cityscape. King or twin bed configuration available.
King or Twin · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel bikes available for rent to explore Botafogo and the coastal boardwalks. Complimentary for guests in the Deluxe Front View Jacuzzi and Presidential Suite categories.
Live Bossa Nova performed on the rooftop every Thursday from 6–9pm. Open to hotel guests and walk-ins alike. The combination of live music, cocktails, and the rooftop view makes this one of the more genuinely enjoyable weekly events in the Botafogo area.
Organized Hawaiian canoe trips on Guanabara Bay. A niche but memorable way to get out on the water.
Daily stand-up paddle trips organized from the hotel to see Rio's bay from the water. A genuinely different perspective on the city skyline.
A guided walkthrough of the hotel's art collection, which includes works by Marcelo Ment — one of Brazil's most recognized street artists. The art is integrated throughout the building rather than being a gallery add-on.
A guided cocktail-making session led by Yoo2's in-house bartender, covering classic Brazilian drinks and the hotel's signature cocktails. More hands-on than a standard bar experience.
Fitness programming including use of the rooftop pool and gym equipment, plus organized morning runs where guests can join staff and other guests for a group run around Botafogo.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
4 meeting rooms with a total event space of 321 sqm. Largest single setup is 156 sqm. The rooftop can also be used for events.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property and in all rooms.
24-hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Full concierge service with an 'Insider's Guide' program promising curated local knowledge for Rio itineraries.
Valet parking available at R$70. Self-parking not available. In/out privileges included.
On-site EV charging available for guests.
Pets accepted (max 25kg / medium size). Non-refundable fee of R$150 per stay. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations required at check-in.
Outdoor rooftop pool with views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, and Botafogo Beach. Poolside cabanas available. Adjacent to the rooftop bar.
On-site boutique.
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