The suite is lovely! It's clean, comfortable, and the view of Lapa is spectacular. The room gets lots of sun, but stays cool if you catch a breeze or open the window. Also the internet is fast and reliable. The building itself was built over a hundred years ago and it's beautifully restored. The property operates more like a bed and breakfast than an apartment, so you do not have kitchen access or a refrigerator. However, juliani was very accommodating and let me use the hotel's kitchen. They also have food and coffee to purchase. Also, the apartment is not quite in Lapa, but at the beginning of Santa Teresa, so you need to walk 10 minutes to get to the heart of Lapa. All that said, it's a wonderful place to stay and I would highly recommend it!