The area is unsafe and the hotel room was unclean, it smelled and when they “supposedly” cleaned the room, even notorious dirt in the floor was not cleaned. SPECIALLY UNSAFE FOR SOLO FEMALE TRAVELERS

Good location. Terrible service. The woman at the reception didn't even speak a word in English. Only 1 out of 7-8 employees I came in contact with spoke English. This is unacceptable for a hotel that advertises internationally.I had to wait 35 minutes to be checked in.

Good and unexpesive option in the Downtown Area, easy for public transportation. On the downside, internet didn't work in the room, which was a boomer, so there was an option of using it downstairs in a common area.

Very nice stay at this hotel highly recommended

Good for short stays, great location if you need to be near the Downtown Area (good cultural options around, plus it's close to the American Consulate), easy public transit to the beaches and other areas of town. The place has no internet working though so this is a major boomer and you will need to buy some data in case you need the internet, or go to the Starbucks next door, where you can use it for 90 minutes if you purchase anything.

There was a hole in the wall around the air conditioner. I heard everything that were happen outside during the night. It was very noisy.

Check-in was a breeze. Staff is friendly, helpful and professional. Building is old but front entrance looks nice and elevator us new. The room is outdated but very clean. Shower had good pressure. I stayed in 10th floor and wven though building is old and room definitely needed a make over, I didn't have the musty smell some where complaining about. However, the area is not good specially at night and weekends. It's in the centro where all the commerce is, so during off work hours all you mostly see is homeless people. If you're just there for a layover as I was then great, but if you like safety, restaurants, nightlife, shops, beach etc, its not the neighborhood to stay in.

The check in staff were amazing so I feel bad writing this review. The hotel is old and poorly ventilated. There is a musty smell that hits you once you get out of the lift. It’s humid and the AC only adds to that feeling. Big bathroom with a weird little door that opens to pipes. The area is central but swamped with homeless people. WiFi cuts out a lot. Again, checkin staff were brilliant but the hotel itself needs major work. The bad musty smell is a everywhere and a real killer.

The check in staff were amazing so I feel bad writing this review. The hotel is old and poorly ventilated. There is a musty smell that hits you once you get out of the lift. It’s humid and the AC only adds to that feeling. Big bathroom with a weird little door that opens to pipes. The area is central but swamped with homeless people. WiFi cuts out a lot. Again, checkin staff were brilliant but the hotel itself needs major work. The bad musty smell is a everywhere and a real killer.

Location good. Bathrooms poor- small shower, no other amenities in the bathroom like shampoo

This hotel was a good value for the cost. Clean and functional, i could not expect much more of a place for a low cost hotel in an area accessible to so many areas. The metro is very close, many restaurants in the area.

This hotel was a good value for the cost. Clean and functional, i could not expect much more of a place for a low cost hotel in an area accessible to so many areas. The metro is very close, many restaurants in the area.

I had an emergency visit to the U.S. Consulate to replace my son's passport. The room was booked from the U.S. but my debit card wasn't working in Brasil. The management was very accommodating in accepting an over-the-phone payment from the U.S. using a different unrestricted card. There's free wifi (which is kind of spotty) and a free breakfast which is available until early afternoon.The staff is very patient and responsive. The property manager was very accommodating and provided me great tips on how to get to the airport using public transit. The rooms are quite basic but clean. It is a no frills hotel. The hotel isn't located in an area where you'd necessarily want to take an evening stroll. Besides being close to the U.S. Consulate, it's also very close to the Metro. If you're looking for a clean and affordable place to stay for a night ($40USD per night) to take care of matters at the Consulate, this hotel is ideal as it's also near the train and not too far from Lapa if you're in the mood of venturing out to grab a drink/experience the night life.

I have stayed here many times. It is economic in price. It is not a hooker type hotel. It is clean and reasonably well run. There are some foreign tourists and small Brazilian families but mostly for middle management Brazilains. I like the area as it is in walking distance to my office. I stay there for economy reasons and the wifi is better than some of the more economic hotels. There is nothing to offer her than a bed in an airconditioned room, reasonably clean room, with hot water for a shower and a basic breakfast bar but I will stay there again many times more.

The staff and location really made this a great stay. The breakfast in the morning was equal to that of any hotel. Fruit, cheese, ham, fresh buns, coffee, juice etc.

The staff and location really made this a great stay. The breakfast in the morning was equal to that of any hotel. Fruit, cheese, ham, fresh buns, coffee, juice etc.

Was great and also was my first time on rio

This hotel is a fabulous location. It is walking distance to many wonderful sites in Rio de Janeiro. I highly recommend it for that reason. The hotel staff was kind and helpful and the rooms were clean.

This hotel is a fabulous location. It is walking distance to many wonderful sites in Rio de Janeiro. I highly recommend it for that reason. The hotel staff was kind and helpful and the rooms were clean.

Idea location for getting to most of the tourist attractions in Rio, it's well located next to a metro station and some of the attractions are within walking distances from the hotel. Value for money although the decor is a bit dated within the rooms

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff. Room was not cleaned and fresh towels were only thrown on the beds. I left a critical medication and after paying for overnight delivery , 4 days later it gas still not shown up. Thevhotelvusvprovibg to be very uncaring and unhelpful.

Very Good hotel.People very courteous and polite. Close to american consulate, make easy do what we had to do

Unfortunately, the neighborhood was apparently not safe to be in at night. But it's very close and walking distance to Lapa, the party place. So if safety is not an issue for you, it's a good location to party in.

This hotel is located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Avenida Rio Branco is less than a minute walk away from the hotel - Cinelândia Metro Station as well. Whatever shop, restaurant, café one can think of, everything is nearby. Highly recommended!

We planned a last minute trip to Rio to see the World Cup Final. And for a person who has been to Rio more than 30 times for work and travel (live in Brazil) and to have never stayed in the Centro area this was an unique experience. Room was clean (smallish), breakfast was ok (coffee, fruits, yogurt, scrambled eggs), area was safe, RIGHT next to Metro, but LOUD at night - maybe it was due to the World Cup. Overall ok if you dont want to be near the beach and not spend more than 150 dollars per night.