Marina All Suites, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This is where all the most famous supermodels come to relax when in Rio, including Gisele Bündchen and Naomi Campbell. Arnold Schwarzenegger has also checked in, as well as local celebrities Ronaldinho and Caetano Veloso.

• Stunning sea views
• Fitness centre, massage rooms, steam room, sauna and rooftop pool
• The state-of-the-art home cinema

• Shallow pockets and small budgets

Children are welcome to stay at the hotel. They can provide a baby cot in the suite; if you need extra accommodation for older children be sure to request the suite with a sofa bed. There is also a babysitting service, and the hotel restaurant has a kids menu.

Bar d'Hotel broke the mold of Rio's lacklustre restaurant scene as it was the city's first contemporary French bistro. Foie gras, fleur de sel and Tarte Tartin feature on the mouth-watering menu. Cafe d'Hotel has fantastic views of Ipanema and serves more speedy meals including gourmet sandwiches, pasta and light risottos.