The place is in an awesome location. It's halfway between the dowtonwn area and the beaches. I thought the neighborhood a safe place. I never felt in danger. There are literally two restaurans adjacent to the building. And there is a grocery store two blocks away. You can cross over what seems to be a small highway and get to the running track that lies east of Flamengo, and use the small calisthenics area for a quick workout. As for the place itself, It has everything you need. Spacious compared to other places I've stayed in. Once in a while you can hear neighbors washing or conversating if your windows are open. However, that's due in part to the way the building is structured. Not an issue. Everyone follows the "silence" procedure at the time alloted by the building management. Would highly recommend this place.