Casa 32, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
A lovely and charmnig family is taking care of this traditional house, located at the foot of Rio’s iconic Christ sculpture is the perfect eye-opener for jaded hotel hop-pickers. A sequence of art lovers and collectors have owned and passed through Casa 32 over the generations, and their legacy is visible in the stunning baroque carving, impressive murals and hand-painted rococo tile. Modern touches abound also – both suites exhibit swish designer furniture and a sensitive contemporary colour scheme. The looks may be lavish, but the atmosphere’s as homely and intimate as it gets. 
