"Inside was nice. Food could definitely be better. Ran out of hot water during my shower on the last day. They didn’t bother us but there was a few homeless people camped out around the hotel entrance. Overall the stay felt authentic but would definitely raise concern for your average tourist. "

"We totally recommend it! The location is amazing—close to all the key points in the city. It’s the only hotel in Rio directly on the beach, without a road separating it from the sand. The restaurant has amazing views, whether you’re going for breakfast or catching the sunset while sipping caipirinhas. The entire staff was amazing—friendly, informative, and always very, very helpful and welcoming. Special shoutout to Marcus and Matheus at the front desk. Rodrigo and Bruno at the restaurant were...