Brazil has 22 hotels honored by the MICHELIN Keys 2026, including two with Three Keys: Rosewood São Paulo and Hotel das Cataratas, set opposite the Iguazu Falls. The global selection, unveiled on 18 September 2026, adds two São Paulo addresses and elevates Awasi Santa Catarina to Two Keys. Here is the complete list.
- 🔑 The list · 22 hotels in Brazil: 2 with Three Keys, 3 with Two Keys, 17 with One Key.
- 🏆 Three Keys · Rosewood São Paulo and Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, in Foz do Iguaçu.
- ⬆️ New entries · Hotel Unique and Tivoli São Paulo Mofarrej enter; Awasi Santa Catarina rises from One to Two Keys.
- 🗺️ Geography · 9 hotels in the State of São Paulo, 5 in Bahia, 3 in the State of Rio.
- 🌍 Worldwide · 2,832 hotels honored in 2026, including 155 with Three Keys.
Two hotels with Three Keys
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, is the only hotel on the Brazilian side located inside the Iguazu National Park, just steps from the falls; it features 187 rooms. In São Paulo, the Rosewood occupies a mid-20th-century former maternity hospital, complemented by a tower designed by Jean Nouvel and interiors by Philippe Starck, set amid some 10,000 indigenous trees. These are the only two Brazilian addresses at the very top of the selection.
Three hotels with Two Keys
Copacabana Palace, built in 1923 facing the beach, retains its Two Keys, as does Palácio Tangará in São Paulo. Awasi Santa Catarina, formerly Ponta dos Ganchos, rises from One to Two Keys: its 25 bungalows overlook an Atlantic forest cove, with the top categories featuring private pools. By comparison, Royal Mansour in Marrakech, Brown’s in London, and The Mark in New York also hold Two Keys.
The complete list of 22 hotels
| Hotel | City | State | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls | Foz do Iguaçu | Paraná | Three Keys |
| Rosewood Sao Paulo | São Paulo | São Paulo | Three Keys |
| Awasi Santa Catarina | Governador Celso Ramos | Santa Catarina | Two Keys |
| Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | Two Keys |
| Palácio Tangará | São Paulo | São Paulo | Two Keys |
| Barracuda Hotel & Villas | Itacaré | Bahia | One Key |
| Botanique Hotel Experience | Campos do Jordão | São Paulo | One Key |
| Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort | Taíba (São Gonçalo do Amarante) | Ceará | One Key |
| Emiliano Sao Paulo | São Paulo | São Paulo | One Key |
| Fasano Angra dos Reis | Angra dos Reis | Rio de Janeiro | One Key |
| Fasano Boa Vista | Porto Feliz | São Paulo | One Key |
| Fasano Salvador | Salvador | Bahia | One Key |
| Fasano São Paulo | São Paulo | São Paulo | One Key |
| Fasano Trancoso | Trancoso | Bahia | One Key |
| Fera Palace Hotel | Salvador | Bahia | One Key |
| Hotel Unique | São Paulo | São Paulo | One Key |
| Kenoa Exclusive Beach & Spa Resort | Barra de São Miguel | Alagoas | One Key |
| Pulso Hotel Faria Lima | São Paulo | São Paulo | One Key |
| Santa Teresa Rio – MGallery | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | One Key |
| Tivoli São Paulo Mofarrej | São Paulo | São Paulo | One Key |
| Toca da Coruja | Tibau do Sul (Pipa) | Rio Grande do Norte | One Key |
| Txai Resort | Itacaré | Bahia | One Key |
São Paulo dominates with nine hotels in the state, including seven in the city, among them Hotel Unique, opened in 2002 by architect Ruy Ohtake, and Tivoli São Paulo Mofarrej, both new entries this year. Bahia features five, stretching from Trancoso to Salvador, where Fasano occupies a 1930s Art Deco building. Brazil remains behind Mexico (98 hotels), but leads Chile (20) and Argentina (16).
What are the MICHELIN Keys really worth?
Launched in 2024, the MICHELIN Keys now honor 2,832 hotels worldwide. To understand their methodology and limitations, read our analysis of the true value of the MICHELIN Keys, and discover the 2026 worldwide selection.
