Rio de Janeiro hotellit Leblon

Plussat: Everything but breakfast.

Miinukset: I think that the breakfast should be improved, I expected to have organic eggs for the stay rate.

Plussat: Good location

Miinukset: Way too small, lacks basic amenities like a gym in the property. Not enough staff and they are not properly trained, they are unpolite. Definitively not a 5 star experience, it does not compare to other 5 star hotels in ipanema and leblon. The checkin is at 15h and they tried to cherge us half a day to checkin at 10am when there was a room available. The bar at the rooftop forgot plates and drinks and the tables were dirty, they did not clean it before taking our order. The hotel decoration and ambiance is extremely basic. The room could have some additional accessories like a hair comb.

Plussat: My new spot in Rio! Simple, minimalistic but full of nice design details and soul. The decor is very well thought. Comfort also high standards, very nice restaurant, bars and an amazing little pool terrace. The stuff are very helpful and professional. Definitely gave me a reason in the future to come to Rio and stay at this Hotel. Not to forget the location is the best you can get in Rio.. Very, very, Very Good.

Miinukset: Nothing really, but just a note on the restaurant service: some male waiters need a bit more training.

Plussat: 1) great location - walking distance from loads of restaurants, cafe, gym, shopping centers, pharmacies, etc. 2) they have a little beach tent offering complimentary sun lounges and umbrellas (but no drinks or snacks - need to buy from other beach vendors or bring your own) 3) high quality ingredients at the restaurant + good food for room service 4) amazing super spacious bathrooms and nice beauty products (creams, conditioners, etc.) 5) courteous and helpful staff

Miinukset: Feedback below - although completely acknowledging that these may not be issues for other guests. Also the rating of 7 is really a question of price vs quality vs services and amenities and compared with other similar hotels we stayed at in Rio. Rating would be higher for a lower price than what was paid. 1) Gym offered as partnership with body tech (5 min away). While it's nice to have a fully equipped gym for free, it's still more comfortable to have some facilities in-house when you're a tourist rather than having to go walk to a different company, fill in forms, etc. 2) No real variety in breakfast food throughout the week, but they do have good quality ingredients (vs other hotels in the area) 3) pool advertised and rooftop - although if you want to hang by the pool, anything above 2-3 people is a crowd if you want to use the pool + sunbathe. There's a bit more space to hang out one floor above where they have 2 beds and a couple of seats and tables. 4) Common areas freezing cold from air con blowing at full power (although perhaps this is a question of personal preference) 5) slow and small elevators for the number of levels in the building

Plussat: Location is excellent as well as the clean, modern design.

Miinukset: Majority of staff don’t speak English. But this issue is common for Brazil. In other hotels I faced the same situation.

Plussat: The food is excellent from the drinks at the bar to the lovely sweets at breakfast. Very Brazilian breakfast instead of the horrible usual American/British breakfasts.

Plussat: Despite looking a dated, this is a surprisingly comfortable, hip and laid back hotel, located in a really safe area of Leblon and in walking distance of the shops / bars. Only 3 rooms per floor, with the deluxe suite being big and welcoming (in a 1970s way, but with flat screen TVs in lunge and bedroom); the normal suite is a little underwhelming. The master suites have the full beach view, and are more open plan...but pricey. If you can't afford the copacabana palace or the fasano, this is a decent alternative

Miinukset: Staff at check in had a slightly odd moment where they knowingly tried to overcharge me, but they soon came clean. The lobby is very underwhelming.

Plussat: Comfort and Location

Miinukset: The decoration.

Plussat: The location and the staff are great! It's a bit expensive but the appartments are spacious and the service is great! The best restaurants of Leblon like Celeiro is really close!

Plussat: very large rooms/suites and quiet on high floors.

Miinukset: quite expensive

Plussat: It’s a shame. I wouldn’t expect an apartment in so bad conditions. Nothing more to say here. Great location. Horrible flat.

Plussat: Loved it!

Plussat: Location is perfect and property staff is friendly.

Miinukset: Although the building exterior and the reception desk have been renovated, the interior (including the access to the apartments) is in the midst of a material intervention. The place smells dust, have loose cables hanging around, flooring has been removed and it is in fact a work site. Definitely, not suitable to be made available for rent guests! I strongly suggest to be de-listed from booking until the renovation work is completed. Stayed for one night and had to cancel my reservation and look for another property at a very last minute. :(

Plussat: Located in the safe area 10 minutes’ walk from Leblon beach. We lived in apartment with one bedroom and living room with small kitchen. The apartment were very comfortable, with comfy bed. It also has a nice balcony where you can enjoy your morning coffee. Supermarket with variety of fresh food was just next door from the hotel. It was great to have a kitchen and cook your own meal when you want) Our kids loved rooftop pool area. Pleasant and polite staff always open door for your, take your bags e.t.c.

Miinukset: I liked everything.

Plussat: Great staff, friendly and very professional and attentive to details (opening doors, taking our luggage, opening a wine bottle, etc). Location was great. Apartment size was very good and so was the balcony and the view. 24x7 reception. Definitely,I recommend the place.

Miinukset: Better wine opener and extra wine glasses (ideal 3 or 4)

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: No breakfast room. Furniture needs upgrading. Water leakage below A/C

Plussat: Location is Great of you want to be close to the beach!

Miinukset: I booked due to the many positive reviews - was nothing like that. Old beds, unclean bathroom, unfriendly staff

Plussat: Really good location

Miinukset: Don't really expect much from hostels but the bathrooms were pretty bad, , some of the staff werent particuarly pleasant in comparison to other places we stayed in the same trip. we were disappointed with our stay here.

Plussat: Great location next to some beautiful beaches in Rio.

Miinukset: Wifi not functional in my room, not a very social atmosphere at night, felt difficult to meet new people. Fridge and cooking facilities were poor.

Plussat: Personal was super friendly and helpful, they gave us some great recommendations for music etc. also the hostel has a bar as well, so it’s great to meet other travelers. Finally the location is amazing!

Miinukset: When we were there, they were remodeling the bathrooms on the second floor, which caused a lot of noise. They didn’t warn us about this before we arrived. The other bathrooms were thus overcrowded, and often very dirty. The beds are also not super comfortable and some facilities (lockers etc) were broken.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: The oldness and dirtyness.

Plussat: The staff was super nice and it was clean. Location is almost perfect. On the pictures, it looks a little fancier, than it actually is (the couches are not there anymore).

Miinukset: The bathroom is always flooded after someone took a shower, although I managed to take a shower, without flooding it... Probably not the fault of the hostel. Room 4 only has a small window, it gets terribly hot there (or terribly cold with AC). You always need to go to the reception and tell them, to turn the AC on / off / cooler / warmer - just leave the remote in the rooms, please...