This great little apartment was ideal for my short work trip. I spent most of the time at the U. Federal de Rio de Janeiro, which is a 5-minute walk away. Lots of good shopping and the Botafogo metro are nearby as well, along with the cable cars to go up the sugar loaf. The building is clean and safe, and the doormen, especially Ivan, are very friendly and helpful. Natache helped me sort out a problem with my taxi the morning I left (which I created, to be honest). She was a terrific host. I'd return for another business trip, no doubt.