The location is great. Walkable to all the neighborhoods that are must see areas. We were able to check in early so we didn’t need to store our luggage. Heloiza had suggestions of where to eat and a free tour.
Unfortunately, we happened to be there during a heat wave. No air conditioning and fans were not much help. We knew ahead of time that there would be some noise because it is the heart of the city, but she had reassured me that with ear plugs it wouldn’t be a problem. That was incorrect. It was not stop cars, trucks, motorcycles, and taxis all night long. Plus, tons of people walking and either talking or yelling loudly thorough out the night. One night 2 girls were physically fighting and screaming at 2 am. There is also a bar across the street that doesn’t close until 4am. Once it closes all the patrons mingle outside for a long time and cause a lot of noise. For my husband it was the heat. Me, the noise. The ear plugs offered no relief. Had only 2-3 hours of sleep each night. I come from a large city and expect some noise, but this was extreme. If the noise doesn’t bother you it is a great location and the view is great.