The location of this building is fabulous. For the most part, the apartment was great. If you are looking to stay in Ipanema/Leblon, you can't beat this apartment 1 block from Posto 9. The apartment is spacious, including the large balcony, and 2 friends and I lived comfortably on our weekend stay. I only have a few critiques:

1. The breakfast, which was brought very early in the morning (I think around 6 a.m.) was cold by the time we woke up around 8:30-9:00 a.m. on the weekend. The first day, the breakfast consisted of some type of egg paste (I think it was supposed to be scrambled eggs?), and the second day was 2 fried eggs which would have been decent if they were hot. Both days breakfast came with spongy toast and a sweet fruit medley. The coffee was good, though!
2. The showers did not work properly (poor water pressure, hot water was very inconsistent)
3. One of the doormen was not very friendly/helpful.
4. The photos are somewhat accurate, but make the apartment look much more modern than it really is.

Overall, the apartment met our needs, was in a great safe location, and was big and comfortable. The minor issues noted above are the only things keeping this apartment from receiving 5 stars. Thanks for a great weekend in Rio!