The location is great, you can even walk to the Sugar Loaf. Transportation to the other attractions is very easy, bus stop in front of the building takes you almost anywhere. We were happy with the food options around, my Canadian girlfriend enjoyed the Starbucks nearby. The apartments is tiny, but very clean and with many amenities. About the space you would get in a hotel room,.but with a well equipped kitchen. Overall, very comfortable, we loved the bed. No problems with noise whatsoever. The key exchange was via the building doorman, easy. Check with Paulo the state of the shower, it wasn't providing hot water when we stayed, which might be a problem in the winter. I recommend this place and would definitely come back.