This apartment was perfect for our trip. Bedroom is nicely furnished, comfortable bed and large wardrobe for clothes, etc. The building has cleaning staff, front desk staff, a buffet-style cafe (very good) with a patio, outdoor pool and is 2 blocks from the Leblon beach (very nice). Walking distance to all of Leblon's nicest restaurants, as well as ipanema's beach/restaurants. next door to 2 upscale shopping malls, taxi stand at the curb. Wireless internet available in the room, as well as on a separate network in the lobby. Both worked very well during our trip, which was important as I had to work while in Rio. Staff are not fluent in English...Spanish is helpful, but the staff are not bilingual...however they were all very very nice! They do have a better map at the front desk than the ones at many of the kiosks around town - so be sure to ask for it. Murad (host) was available and in contact in case we needed anything, always responding quickly if we had a question. Only one room key was available, though as long as your names are at the front desk and you have ID - you can leave the key at the desk if you are coordinating with multiple people. Kitchen fully functional - though smaller as is typical. Full sized fridge - both kitchen sink and laundry sink - though there are laundry facilites in the building. nice clothesline area set up tucked up next to kitchen window was useful - everything dries quickly next to the window. Hot water always worked as well. Cute furnishings - really cozy place. Wonderful neighborhood with so many bars/restaurants and shops all walking distance. Our favorite restaurant was Zuka. Very safe area...banks and post office also close. If I return to Rio - I would definitely stay in this apartment again.