"For a city with such a glamorous reputation, Rio de Janeiro comes up surprisingly short when it comes to high-end hotels. Sure, there are the classic beachfront landmarks — the historic Belmond Copacabana Palace and the sultry Fasano — and a few perfectly lovely boutique hotels tucked into the hills of Santa Teresa. But it’s hardly enough to keep up with the ever-growing numbers of discerning travelers descending on the <em>cidade maravilhosa</em>. Luckily, the Hyatt brand is getting into the game, adding hundreds of new hotel rooms into the mix." - Tablet Hotels