the seven rooms in this house each display breathtaking views of both sugar loaf mountain, as well as collections of drawings by jean cocteau, antique photos of famous south american celebrities, and religious sculptures from various regions of brazil.

this artistic flair is in addition to the air-conditioning, mini-bar, cable television, and private bathrooms in each room. among the other luxuries: a swimming pool, massage, manicure and pedicure services and even a privately chauffeured trip around the city. for anyone wanting to know what it feels like to live the high life, sipping a morning coffee on the terrace of this lush hotel might just do the trick.

mama ruisa is located on 132 rua santa cristina, santa teresa, rio de janeiro, and can be reached via phone at 21 2242.1281, via email on this link, or via the hotel's official website on this page - many more guest houses are pousadas can be found along the cobblestone streets of santa teresa, each with a different and unique charm.