A nicely-located efficiency two blocks from Copacabana Beach and a short walk to the subway, this is a sensible no-frills stay while in Rio de Janeiro. Erica is very pleasant and check-in is a breeze. Highlights are the ground-floor restaurant El Cid - a hidden treasure, reliable wi-fi (so long as electricity remains on), and the convenient washing machine. Note however that the shower water is unheated and does provide a rather brisk water experience. Also, the electricity is rather fragile and did blackout inexplicably on my last day. Still, this is altogether a good value and a good location for the Copacabana Beach area. The easily recommended area supermarket from my comparisons is the organic grocery to the right of the corner pharmacy. Enjoy Rio!