Chez Georges
Brazilian modernist / Brutalist villa. Design-forward, music-obsessed, intimate. Feels like staying in a collector's private home rather than a hotel. Staff speak English, French, and Portuguese.
The George Benson Master Suite at 49 sqm with its blue marble bathroom and Sugarloaf balcony view is the standout room — worth the splurge
Why It Matters
Listed as urban heritage of Rio de Janeiro. The only place in Brazil where you can sleep inside a Brutalist architectural landmark by Wladimir Alves de Souza, surrounded by a curated collection of Ricardo Fasanello furniture, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain from the pool. A fully wired professional recording studio sits beneath the pool, with audio patches running to every suite and common area. Featured in the New York Times, Le Monde, and the Michelin Guide.
A 1,000 sqm Brutalist villa perched above Santa Teresa — Rio's bohemian hilltop neighborhood that sits between the historic center and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Designed in 1974 by Wladimir Alves de Souza, a key architect of Brazilian modernism, the house was converted into a seven-suite guesthouse in 2017 by Pierre Bident Moldeva and Olivier Verwilghen, with interiors by Yorick Piette. Raw concrete arches, richly figured Brazilian hardwoods, Ricardo Fasanello vintage furniture, and textiles sourced from Thailand and Europe all coexist under one roof. And it works.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Comfort Suite – George Harrison
First-floor villa suite looking out over Santa Teresa and the vaulted concrete pergola below. Has a small mezzanine library area — a nice reading nook above the main bedroom. The shower window overlooks the neighborhood. Mini-balcony. Named after the late Beatle.
King · 32 sqm
Comfort Suite – Seu Jorge
Ground-floor suite with no stairs — the only genuinely accessible room in the house. Opens directly onto the terrace through the iconic 6-meter-high wooden door that is one of the architectural signatures of the whole property. Views of Santa Teresa rather than Sugarloaf. Named after the beloved carioca musician.
King · 28 sqm
Design Suite – George Gershwin
The most compact of the design suites at 25 sqm, but still on the first floor of the villa with Sugarloaf and ocean views from the shared balcony. The separated shower overlooks the Santa Teresa neighborhood — a clever piece of design that makes a small bathroom feel expansive.
King · 25 sqm
Design Suite – Georges Brassens
On the first floor of the main villa, facing Sugarloaf and the ocean. Shares a balcony (with the Gershwin suite next door) that looks directly at the mountain. A well-proportioned design suite named after the beloved French chansonnier.
King · 34 sqm
Master Suite – George Benson
The largest and most coveted suite in the house. Sits on the first floor of the main villa with a full balcony looking directly at Sugarloaf Mountain and the ocean. The blue marble bathroom is a proper statement — spacious shower, semi-separated restroom with bidet. Gaivota armchairs by Ricardo Fasanello anchor the sitting area. A perfect breakfast spot on the balcony.
King · 49 sqm
Master Suite – Jorge Ben
Also in the annex building underneath the pool with independent access, like its neighbor the Giorgio Moroder suite. Pure rainforest views — no ocean sightlines, but the floor-to-ceiling shower window and private balcony make it feel immersed in the Mata Atlântica. Warm stone bathroom with timber vanity and double vanity sinks.
King · 32 sqm
Premium Suite – Giorgio Moroder
Sits in the annex building directly underneath the pool, with completely independent street-level access — ideal for late arrivals or those who want more privacy. The floor-to-ceiling shower window frames the Mata Atlântica rainforest. Private balcony looks out to both the forest and Sugarloaf. Named after the Italian music producer and Daft Punk collaborator.
King · 30 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A dedicated rooftop viewing point gives unobstructed 360-degree views of Centro, Santa Teresa, Niterói, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf, and the Mata Atlântica forest. Sunrise and sunset are particularly good from here. Also wired to the recording studio.
The 1,000 sqm villa can be booked entirely for groups of up to 14 guests across all 7 suites. Ideal for music retreats, design trips, or family gatherings wanting a private Rio experience.
The entire villa can be booked for exclusive private events — weddings, corporate functions, fashion shoots, dinners, and cocktails. Interior spaces have sliding doors that connect fully to the exterior terraces. The property is listed as a filming and photo location.
A fully sound-proofed professional music studio sits beneath the 15-meter pool, consisting of a lounge area, control room, and recording room, all opening onto the rainforest. The entire villa is wired up with cable patches fitted in the walls of each suite, the living areas, and even the rooftop panoramic viewpoint. Guests can record in any room of the house.
The 15-meter pool sits above the jungle canopy with clear views of Sugarloaf. Features a counter-current swimming jet. The pool deck doubles as a yoga studio and social space. Hot tub (ofurô) also on property.
Yoga sessions available on the pool deck with Sugarloaf as the backdrop.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private glass elevator connecting the street-level garage to the villa above, with views of Santa Teresa during the ascent.
Includes a library/mezzanine, entertainment room with musical instruments, dining room with Ricardo Fasanello chairs, and a communal kitchen available to guests.
Full breakfast included in the room rate. Served on the terrace or in the dining room, with fresh tropical fruit, custom egg orders, coffee, and juice.
Street-level garage accessible from Ladeira do Meireles with space for two cars. Access to the villa is via the glass-panel elevator from inside the garage.
Staff speak English, French, and Portuguese.
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