We choose this hotel on basis of the ratingand we are not disappointed. This is absolutely a wonderful location for staying in Rio de Janeiro. When we arrived at the hotel we were upgraded to a suite that faced the ocean! Most of the rooms have side ocean view. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and to watch the sea and life on the beach and Avenida Atlântica. The hotel has a small, but nice roof top terrace, own beach facilities and serves a fine buffet breakfast. Staff at the reception was very friendly and helpfull. The hotel has its own reliable taxi service. We had 5 unforgetable days in Rio.