Les Jardins de Rio

Les Jardins de Rio is a guesthouse and events venue in Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, set at the foot of Corcovado. Its principal character comes from the combination of tropical gardens, modernist-influenced architecture and Franco-Brazilian decoration. The house uses bright whites, curved forms and distinctive woodwork to create a setting that feels connected to both nature and art.

The property occupies a large gardened site with a restored house, mature tropical planting and spaces shaped for both accommodation and private gatherings. Birdsong, a clear swimming pool and open-air terraces form part of the atmosphere, while the rooftop looks towards Guanabara Bay and Corcovado. The setting suits travellers looking for a design-led stay in a residential part of the city, as well as organisers planning a private celebration, ceremony, workshop or cultural event.

Eight suites give the guesthouse its accommodation offer, with each room presented as an individual space. Options include the 65-square-metre Presidential White Suite with a private terrace, the 52-square-metre Library Suite with a private terrace and the 54-square-metre Amethyst Suite. Other suites include deluxe rooms overlooking the pool. The rooms are part of the broader house experience, where art, architecture and greenery are central to the sense of place.

Event areas range from the principal lounge, which has a high ceiling and an opening glass roof, to the Janus Room overlooking the internal garden and pool. The rooftop accommodates ceremonies, cocktails and yoga, while the pool area includes a covered bar, pool house and covered dining room. A larger 650-square-metre outdoor event area is available for concerts, festivals and exhibitions. Depending on the space, the venue can host anything from intimate seated gatherings to events for several hundred guests.

Les Jardins de Rio is therefore better suited to overnight stays, private functions and creative or cultural programming than to a conventional restaurant visit. Its location near the Roberto Marinho Foundation places the house within Cosme Velho, with Laranjeiras and the beaches of the South Zone a short distance away. The combination of suites, gardens, pool and event rooms gives the property a flexible role for celebrations, retreats and design-focused stays.