I would strongly recommend this apartment if you are looking for a nice place to stay in Rio. It is very well located and convenient. You will find everything you need at walking distance including restaurants, supermarkets, bus stops, juice bars, tube station. We found the neighborhood generally very safe and a doorman is there 24h. The apartment is spacious, very clean, recently renovated and the terrace is quite pleasant to relax after a long day visiting the city! We have been welcomed by Alex, who was very helpful and very good French speaker! He arranged for us a very early check in, came in with a city map and indicated its favorite places (restaurants, things to see etc.). This was highly appreciated and if we come back to Rio one day, we will choose Valerie and Alex flat with no hesitation.