Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

the most beautiful place. the interior was stunning, and so well curated. everything was very comfortable, clean and well organized.

In my 15 years of travelling to Brazil Mama Ruisa is the most exceptional place I have ever stayed in. Run by charming hotelier, Jean-Michel, his beautiful team and Oscar (the pom). Mama Ruisa, is a grand colonial beauty who in her hands holds a thousand bougie secrets with silver service to match. Her views over the bay of Rio are unmatched in Santa Teresa and for those who step over her threshold, a lifetime of memories waiting to be made. Thank you for the exquisite wine list, the kindness, the cocktails, the monkeys, the humming birds, butterflies, orchids and the eagles above.

Very friendly staff, always helpful finding our way, organizing trips, making us feel comfortable. Views from Mama Ruisa to Rio de Janeiro are stunning. The neighborhood is authentic and ideal for those who love individual travelling.

Wonderful boutique hotel in stunning setting with views over the city. Such friendly and welcoming staff. Valeria was so friendly and we really appreciated the early check in and all of the tips.

Beautiful and very private property furnished with incredible mid-century furniture with far-reaching views. Very short walk up the hill to a lively neighborhood and some great restaurant options. All the staff were charming and very helpful.

Kitchen facilities are limited. It is an older property, so may not have some of the modern conveniences people might expect from a hotel of a similar price, but the breakfast was lovely, and the rooms are really generous.

Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel is a gem 💎 in the heart of Santa Theresa. We loved absolutely everything about it. Jean-Michel and Thierry are awesome hosts. When entering the hotel, you’ll have the feeling time stopped a long time ago and the peaceful atmosphere will make you want to stay there forever. The attention to details is spectacular. We will definitely be back.

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beautifully restored old mansion with stunning views

Where to start? Staying at Mama Ruisa is more like staying at a family friend or benevolent uncle's home than a hotel. Incredibly elegant yet comfortable, this lovely property is a peaceful oasis within walking distance of Rio's most vibrant districts and some cracking little local restaurants. Most of all, the service was so delightful from Thierry, Julie and Thiago - including a phone chat with owner Jean-Michel to recommend the perfect restaurant that evening. What hotel does that?! The room was incredibly spacious and airy.The decor was exquisite and every detail had been thought about. Nothing was too much trouble. Order the omelette for breakfast, and a caipirinha for the balcony at sunset and die happy!

A most charming boutique hotel. Very individual, felt like a home. Lovely setting, lovely garden/ pool, most charming interieur, run by French owner who has an eye for the little details that make it special. Great veranda views. Great recommendation by the owner. We will be back.

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well appointed, classily decorated and superbly attentive and wise staff

Amazing hospitality, a very personable approach to every guest, wonderful design elements and cute resident cat and dog :) The hotel is located in lively neighbourhood with many art shops and restaurants

This is a wonderful hotel to stay in with the best staff and in a great location in Santa Teresa, Rio. I stayed here an extra 2-weeks (3-weeks in total) as so loved my stay and didn’t want to move to anywhere else in Rio. Fantastic Breakfast on the balcony with silverware is a top highlight in a beautiful setting and in such a beautiful building. Thanks to Jean-Francois the owner and his wonderful staff for a very nice stay. One of my best hotel stays during my tour of South America for sure.

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Good location, beautiful neighborhood, amazing design and decoration, helpful staff and delicious breakfast. Totally recommend !

an absolutely perfect stay!

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Very nice place. Rather than a hotel, it is a patrician house one is invited in. Very nice breakfast on the balcony, beautiful drawing room, nice gardens. One could spend weeks here, just browsing the books. Very nice people too.

The street below may sometimes be noisy.

old school Rio

Mama Ruisa is located in a lovely area of Rio close to some cool bars and restaurants! The staff were INCREDIBLE (thank you Flavia!) and super helpful. Highly recommend this gem of a hotel to those who want to experience Rio in a more alternative way.

We were absolutely thrilled with the property and decor, an extraordinary collection of furniture and art. The staff was helpful in suggesting restaurants, shopping and arranging for transport. The hotel is not within walking distance to stores or restaurants but well worth the stay. Breakfast was fresh, healthy and good as were simple salads, assortments of cheese etc. On the downside.. as much as we enjoyed the vibe the bathrooms clearly need renovating which is not to say we would not to stay there again but it's time that the bathrooms matched the facilities.

Amazing property! The people make the property even better. Thierry is the best!

That we had to leave:-)

Everything! The decorations, the perfect details, the amazing staff, the food. Everything was perfect!

Super stylish decoration, big spaces, calm swimming pool and living room to relax, nice views of the city. Super cool hotel for a couple’s romantic escape, combining the charm of an old colonial house with modern touches. quite a special place.

the area isn’t the safest at night so you need to move by cab, but it’s quite cheerful and cool with several nice bars and restaurants so I’d still recommend for two days or so. A pity that breakfast is not included or even a mere tea or complimentary refreshment (there’s a mini bar with Parisian prices)

Fantastic, welcoming and caring staff. Great decoration and design, attention to details. Swimming pool and garden. Fantastic breakfast.

Very nice decoration. Full of classic furniture

It is perhaps one of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed in, mainly for the very rare personal touches of beauty, in the books, furniture, flowers, art, the breakfast was perfection, the staff delightful. It was an honor to be trusted with all of the collected gorgeousness

I recently had an extremely disappointing experience at Mama Ruisa Hotel. I booked a 2-bedroom apartment that was supposed to include two king-size beds, which was crucial for our stay. However, upon arrival, I found that the apartment had only one room with a single bed. To make matters worse, when I brought this discrepancy to the attention of the hotel staff, they informed me that they don't even have 2-bedroom apartments. This was shocking and frustrating, as it completely contradicted the information on the booking website. I have tried to resolve this issue through Booking.com, but despite their policy of responding within 24 hours, it has now been over a week with no response. This lack of customer service is unacceptable and has added to the frustration and stress of the entire situation. This experience has been a major disappointment and has cost me both time and money. I am insisting on a partial refund for the trouble caused, but until now, my concerns remain unaddressed.