The Beach at Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro

"The Fasano is Rio de Janeiro's most glamorous and hip hotel, just across the beach in the popular neighborhood Ipanema, near upscale shops and restaurants"

"Efficiency with élan seems to be the hotel's modus operandi, from the small lounge and rooftop pool (which, unlike the airy, mod ground-floor restaurant, is accessible only to guests) to the relatively tight but thoughtfully designed rooms, whose beds face a private balcony with views across the street to Ipanema Beach and which, courtesy of designer Philippe Starck, have been outfitted in masculine leathers and lustrous tropical hardwoods"

"With breathtaking beach views, it's the ultimate in Rio decadence"

"The hotel restaurant here follows their lead, while the rooftop pool bar is widely regarded as the place in the city to enjoy a swim with a breathtaking view or an early evening cocktail, Ipanema beach sweeping up before you with the road practically hidden by some clever angles"

"The Amenities The infinity-edge, rooftop pool sets a sexy, sultry scene with beautiful people lounging about, while the hotel’s private cabana on Ipanema Beach offers free beach chairs and bottled water to guests"

"The best rooms have balconies overlooking the crashing waves of Ipanema Beach, which lies just across the road"

"With a glass exterior, a white marble pool on the roof, and a section of private beach, it’s all about the glitz and glam of the supermodel's seafront"

"A stunning rooftop infinity pool complements the beach across the street; check in with the concierge if you're interested in renting a surfboard or bicycle"

"Proximity, too, is key: The Fasano is across the street from Ipanema beach, and a seven-minute walk from General Osório metro and 12 minutes from Copacabana beach"

"In a prized location on Avenida Vieria Souto overlooking Ipanema Beach, this trailblazing design hotel has been the upscale playground of Rio’s style set and taste making travelers since its 2007 debut"