Casa Mosquito, Rio de Janeiro

Casa Mosquito is a small boutique hotel set atop a steep cobblestone hill in the Ipanema district of Rio, within easy walking distance of Copacabana beach. A colonial mansion dating from the 1940s, each of the rooms are unique in style and decor and are named after famous residents of the city. All rooms feature either a private terrace or balcony. Features: 9 rooms, restaurant, bar, rooftop pool terrace, spa. Room amenities: Television, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibar, iPod dock.