I believe Sergio truly wants to help you - as such, his enthusiasm can sometimes take over. He is knowledgeable and opinionated about the area and responds quickly to questions/problems. I made several suggestions/pointed out little problems while I was there and he was appreciative and worked on fixing them as he could.
I was not offered a (drink - can't think of the name right now) party (as suggested in the profile)...so if you are counting on that, maybe you need to mention it.
The place is new and clean and a work in progress. I believe as it continues to be up and running, more kinks will be worked out. (example: the automatic door light was not coming on but after I mentioned it - it was fixed right away; the front door key was getting jammed, and he oiled it right away making it easier).
The coffee pot was not working when I was there, but drinkable water was available from a filter tap, as was a fridge. When I asked to use the laundry, Sergio insisted on doing it himself (although other guests helped themselves - so I am not sure what the difference was between them and I).
My check in process took over two hours and I finally had to be (I felt) a bit rude to extricate myself from the introduction to Rio. Sergio is simply being friendly and helpful - but....too long.
The location and feeling of safety is top notch. Easy easy access to everything (metro, beach, shops) and a gated street (which was begin repaired, and thus not locked, much of the time I was there.
While it is not a noisy city street, due to the narrowness of the lane, any noise outside travels up the walls. Likewise, you can hear people in the common areas (as you might expect of a small hostel situation) - and so I suggest earplugs for better sleep.
The furnishings in the room were sufficient, clean, and cheery.
I discussed all of this with Sergio - and like he politely said: you are paying (insert) with a smile. And he is right - it is a good price, location, and feeling of safety and support.
I write this long review to give you a more rounded view of someone's stay.
I would stay again! (and bring instant coffee with me!)
Thanks Sergio for caring for me.