Four Seasons returns to Brazil with a beachfront hotel in Leblon, Rio

Four Seasons and the real estate asset management firm Catuaí Asset announced the development of the Four Seasons Hotel Rio de Janeiro at Leblon, with an opening scheduled for 2029. The hotel will occupy the tallest building in the area, by the beach of Leblon, and will have approximately 120 apartments and suites, all facing the Atlantic Ocean.

Before the reopening under the new brand, the current structure of the Hotel Marina Palace will undergo a complete renovation. The project includes updating the facade and interiors, adapting the building to contemporary standards of international hospitality, while repositioning the property as a new landmark in the urban landscape of Rio's southern zone.

Return of Four Seasons to Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro was chosen for the return of Four Seasons to Brazil due to the combination of architectural heritage, natural landscapes, and vibrant cultural life. The city was the first to receive the title of World Capital of Architecture from UNESCO and is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer, as well as an extensive array of cultural facilities and public spaces.

In this context, the Leblon waterfront has been undergoing an urban requalification process, with investments in infrastructure, mobility, and public space use. The arrival of Four Seasons reinforces this movement and contributes to consolidating the neighborhood as a hub for hospitality and leisure.

Design, experiences, and integration into the international network

The Four Seasons Hotel Rio de Janeiro at Leblon will feature a structure focused on community and welfare, including a restaurant with an original menu, a bar, and a rooftop pool with a sea view, as well as areas dedicated to a spa and activities by the beach. The architectural project seeks to balance the original character of the building with contemporary design solutions, prioritizing functionality, comfort, and integration with the surroundings.

“Revitalizing the iconic Marina Palace – this time under the banner of a globally renowned brand like Four Seasons – and delivering to the city a landmark that can endure for generations is a powerful motivation for us. This project reinforces our long-standing commitment to developing exceptional projects in Brazil, and we are proud to execute it in partnership with Four Seasons,” concluded Alfredo Khouri Junior, Co-Founder of Catuaí Asset.

Located about 30 minutes from Galeão International Airport, the new hotel will become part of Four Seasons' collection of properties in South America, which includes units in Buenos Aires, Bogotá, and Cartagena, the latter with an opening scheduled for 2026.