You can trust the pictures and that everything is in working order. Cable TV and cable worked perfectly, water pressure in the shower was great, and the mattress felt like new and was very comfortable. All those things I couldn't tell from pictures (obviously!) but I value them a lot.
During my stay, Elizabeth surprised me with some very thoughtful and nice touches, like fresh fruit salad with granola in the fridge and some chocolate upon check-in. She also made sure to keep the water bottle in the mini fridge full, which I didn't expect her to do.
I hope her room will be available next time I come to Rio.