The unit was very modern and upscale in comparison to Rio norms. Eduardo was very informative with answers to all my questions and concerns before and during the trip! The hotel is in the Barra area with many shopping malls and restuarants near by. Uber and taxi are very affordable and drives to the copa, maracana, ipanema are leas than 40-30min drives (with traffic)! Less than 10min walk to the barra beach. Hotel has room service and the staff are very friendly and professional. They are fluent in different languages which was a lot of help. Grocery store few min walk from hotel. Overall great experience and comfortable stay! Will stay again.