The Coral Penthouse is amazing and certainly a great place to stay while in Rio de Janeiro. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the penthouse and the surrounding area.

Our group consisted of six friends from Florida/New York. Each of us had our own room and rarely had to share a bathroom.

The rooms are spacious. The common areas are sizable. The penthouse is decorated well: it consists of old furniture, creative light fixtures and decades-old books. There was plenty of dinnerware for use. The penthouse could certainly house more than a dozen people without anyone feeling overwhelmed or cramped.

The venue is located in a happening and lively area. There are supermarkets, juice bars, stores and metro stations all within a close walk. Cabs and Uber drivers are readily available.

Safety. It was never a concern for us, even though many people claim Rio is crime-ridden and a rundown. We felt comfortable during our week-long stay.

A few concerns: the Wi-Fi went down for a period of time during our stay. Not a huge deal, but in a connected world, it can be a bit frustrating. We informed the owner.

During one night of our stay, an employee hosted a party in a section of the penthouse reserved for the staff. The music was on for a significant period of time and was disruptive.

We informed the owner of these two issues and was receptive. We appreciate that.

Overall, it's a reasonable and convenient place to stay while in a remarkable city.