Designed by Philippe Starck, the Fasano has fabulously designed rooms with hardwood floors, handsome furnishings (including chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues) and eye-catching flourishes (oversized ear-shaped mirrors pay homage to Salvador Dalí). The best rooms have balconies overlooking the crashing waves of Ipanema Beach. The rooftop pool (open to guests only) is breathtaking, and the seafood-focused restaurant is outstanding.
Other appealing in-room features include 300-count Egyptian-cotton sheets, goose-down pillows and marble bathrooms.
With stylish rooms, a great location and a much-touted bar, this is the top destination for the style set and celebrity crowd: Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Will Smith and Madonna have all been guests.
