Met my expectations. I tend to be up at dawn and the sunrises during my weekend here, viewed from the apartment, were stunning. Similarly, the view of Sugarloaf was a plus. One very minor word of caution: Not that I needed extra room for refrigeration, but the fridge is a "mini" model, so you would be well advised to check out the freezer section size prior to shopping for items you wish to keep frozen (eg, ice cream). I have stayed previously in a few places in Rio where I found the neighbors to be noisy at times. At Laura's I did not hear any disturbing sounds from the adjacent unit or from above. It is an end unit, two levels down from the penthouse floor. All in all, a pleasant stay.