The location can not be beaten... right near Copacabana beach which in my opinion is the best part of Rio to stay in. The rooms are not that big and the balcony has no view, but it really doesn't matter as you will literally never be there unless your sleeping and the beds are very good and clean. This is a perfect place for a couple or a family with small kids to stay and base their trip in Rio from. The cleaning staff are excellent, they make the place spotless daily. There is a excellent breakfast place just around the corner to the left near the next intersection with great baked goods and full breakfasts with lots of comfortable room for sitting.