We were welcomed by Sol which was a real pleasure and we managed translations between Portuguese and English together. The room is nice and the view from the hallway is incredible. Same goes for the location right next to Escadaria Selarón on Lapa. The kitchen has everything you need but we didn't cook there. Showering was a bit of a challenge cos the water pressure was very weak. Overall, it's a good place to stay for a few nights in Rio.