DailyCandy's hotel pick in the buzzy Rio neighborhood, Santa Teresa. "Stay off the beaten path at newly refurbished Hotel Santa Teresa in charming Santa Teresa, a cobblestone hilltop district with tons of colonial-era mansions and stellar views of Guanabara Bay."   [DailyCandy]    In May 2009 Wallpaper writes, "Perched high above downtown Rio de Janeiro, in the arty neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, the new Santa Teresa Hotel has quickly established itself as one of the city's top hotels." [Wallpaper] 44 "luxurious" rooms, offering "spectacular views" of the city, Guanabara Bay and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Its accclaimed restaurant, Tereze by Damien Montecer, is considered one of the best in Rio. For insider travel tips for Rio, read the attached articles by DailyCandy and W Magazine (featuring designer Francisco Costa's Rio picks).