130 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro on paved roads, in the midst of the tropical forest of the Serra do Mar mountains, the Rosa dos Ventos perpetuates the requisites of the most traditional hotelkeeping, in an effort to transmit a bit of European culture, cordiality and hospitality. The style adopted by the hotel, since its opening in 1986, has been enriched by the discreet work of a team with an eye for detail, that has established a unique level of service .

Situated at an altitude of 1.250 meters (approximately 3,800 ft.), its mild climate has an average temperature between 7 and 10 degrees below that of Rio de Janeiro, allowing guests the pleasure of dressing comfortably and elegantly on all occasions. The use of farm produce grown on the premises preserves the fundamental features of classical cuisine, joining originality and home-grown simplicity from various parts of the world.