Janeiro Hotel: a sleek Brazilian stay on Rio’s famous beachfront

Set right opposite the beach in the heart of chic Leblon – Rio’s glossiest, most exclusive neighbourhood – Janeiro Hotel is all about the style.

Housed in a 19-storey tower with an elegant rooftop pool and bar overlooking the ocean, it’s the brainchild of Brazilian artist, fashion designer and environmental activist Oskar Metsavaht. He apparently wanted to recreate the ‘Carioca lifestyle’, echoing Rio’s swishest residences – meaning clean whites, leafy plants, natural wood furnishings and Brazilian artworks throughout.