It was a very special experience to stay in this apartment with a sophisticated interior design, so tastefully furnished with plenty of personal touches. So unlike most places that are incredibly bland, sterile, with a "cookie-cutter" design. There was even a guitar available in the living area! I was also impressed with the quality of products provided, (shampoo etc). The weather was hot during the week of our stay, but the apartment was cool and did not need air conditioning. Located right in the centre of the tourist zone, a short walk from the famous Sao Bento station, the noise issue was mitigated by double glazing and enabled us to sleep well (except perhaps for the noise of an early riser in the apartment above us who had to come down the stairs to get to work early each morning!)
Check in: Beware the lock safe with a stiff button - it needs a very hard push to allow it to open!