The location was great, just a two blocks from the beach in one direction and three blocks from the tube station in the other. Supermarkets and restaurants minutes away. And Uber is very cheap throughout Rio for anything further away. Breakfast was great, with delicious fruit, ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, different breads, cereals and cake too. Fruit juice, Brazil tea and coffee. It was all continuously replaced with more before it ran out. (Check their Instagram for pictures) The staff were very helpful and willing to help with anything we needed help on (even contacting a different hotel we were going to later in the trip)

The pool is pretty small, not there's for swimming just a dip to cool down. But you have the sea and beach instead. The gym is also pretty small with just 3 machines and no space around them, but you're on holiday so take a break 😊

We arrived in Rio via the Norwegian cruise ship. The hotel location was located right at the centre between the ship dock and the international airport. So the distance to travel to get to the hotel and the airport was not far at all and the cost of taxi or uber to get to our destination was quite affordable. We are from Canada and does not speak the language there at all but all the staff at the front desk all spoke english very efficiently which was wonderful to us. And they were very helpful in suggesting where we can go sightseeing and getting us the taxi to get there. The wonderful man who assisted us with the luggages were also very polite and helpful in so many ways. The hotel location is just a couple of minutes of walking to Copacabana beach!!! And just a short taxi ride you'll be at this amazing mall which I forgot to look for the name and again just a short taxi ride you will be at Christ the Redeemer place. And a bonus, on Sunday only and right in front of the hotel is a market. They sell fruits, souvenirs, flowers, meat, etc.

The staff were always friendly and helpful - Alcir at the front desk oversaw our arrival very late at night, as well as our very early departure, and was always cheery despite the inconvenient hours. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and very clean, with a good hot shower. The hotel is very nicely situated - only a block from the beachfront, and near lots of supermarkets, pharmacies, bars, restaurants, fast food, etc. The Metro is also only a few minutes' walk away, so the location is very convenient. We enjoyed the breakfast and appreciated the attentive staff in the breakfast room. We really enjoyed our stay and it is a great base for exploring the rest of Rio.

Wifi in our room was a bit weak - we were right at the end of the passage. In the rest of the hotel it was fine.

The property had an amazing location. I feel like if you’re going to Rio de Janeiro for the first time, it can be difficult to find the best location because there are many different options (copa,Ipanema,Leblon,…). That was also our concern, but it was definitely the best location for us. You could walk to Copacabana in 5 minutes and if you want to go to ipanema or leblon or a different location, just take Uber (it’s cheap). The staff was also amazing. They spoke English very well and you can ask for a late check out (only if the room isn’t booked for a new person). They also keep your luggage if your flight is at night. Would definitely recommend! We also had a very big room.

The main thing I like about this hotel was how close everything was (i.e. market, restaurants, and beach). Everything that you needed was roughly about 5 to 10 minute walk. The area is very safe for all to walk around even at night. Next, I did like the staff here. Everyone is kind and courteous. Most of the staff did speak English, which help tremendously. They give you helpful suggestions around the area and activities to do around Rio. Lastly, the amenities I felt like were decent for the price you pay for. To start, they have a basic gym, pool, and balcony on the top floor. I especially enjoy the balcony to go out and get some fresh air and relax. Most importantly, the view is amazing. You can observe most of the landmarks of Rio.

At least one thing, that gave me a little issue was the size of the bed. The beds, at least in my room I booked, felt really small to my liking, but were decently comfortable. One other thing that kinda bothered me was the smell. The smell, though really minor, kind of lingered around just for a day. It was kind of strange how it disappeared right after the first night. Lastly, becareful of the bed sheets as some of them may have some stains. At least one of the beds in my room had some minor stains after washing. So just be careful and always look closely at those small things.

Staff. All receptionists are superfriendly and do speak good English. Catering and cleaning personnel are very helpful. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is good. AC is good. Pool is standard size for Rio rooftop pools. so check its size if you really need a swimming pool.

If someone is talking at the elevators area, you will hear everything. Also if there is a party on your floor, or floor above you will also hear everything. We were lucky and we did but have noisy neighboroughs.

The location was ideal and I loved how close it was to Copacabana Beach. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast selection was okay, not a wide variety but something you can enjoy. The double room is super spacious and the bed is comfy.

The room wasn't 100% clean to my standards. There were urine residue on the side of the toilet and also dirt that I had to clean over myself.

Location was great, in the center of copacabana and at 3 mins walking from the beach. A lot of bars and restaurants nearby. The receptionists were all super kind, welcoming and happy to help with any question. The room was huge and very clean. The air conditioning had also a night mode which is super silent.

The hairdryer was not very effective. Luckily it was warm so no big issue. The ventilation in the toilet is connected with the other rooms so you may hear your neighbour.

The staff were wonderful. Front desk, to the cleaning staff to servers were really helpful and very accommodating especially for people who only speak English. Rooms were clean and modern. The location was literally one block walk to the beach and in a great metropolitan location. Close to restaurants, convenient stores, and banks with ATMs. Rooms were spacious. The free breakfast was robust... Great value and experience!

Minor items: shower head could've been stronger, laundry service was only Monday -Friday, elevators were small maybe 5 people max. Incredibly minor issues. Only thing that could turn people off is you're in Copacabana, not Centro or Lapa. It's going to be touristy and a bit of a ride if you want to get a different type of Rio experience. But you won't be disappointed with your stay.

Pros: location, very friendly staff, breakfast, comfortable beds. Nice view of the city, the shower worked very well, good AC. Good hotel overall, I would come back.

Cons: for the price we paid, I think this was a good hotel. No "cons" for me. It is a 3 or 4 star hotel.