The hotel's location is fantastic, right across from Copacabana Beach. You can go for a swim anytime. It was sunny and hot around noon; the water felt a bit cool at first, but I quickly got used to it. It was a lot of fun with big waves, and the Atlantic water is very salty. Breakfast was good, and it’s not too far to the supermarket or metro station.
Foreigners can't use the public buses here because you need a tax ID to get a bus pass. We asked staff for help buying metro cards, which aren't compatible with bus passes, so we stuck to the metro or Uber.
For Sugarloaf Mountain, definitely buy your cable car tickets early. If you want to see the sunset, aim for a 2 or 3 PM ticket (or even earlier if you're not in a rush and want to spend more time there) because the cable car lines get incredibly long. Once you're up there, you can enjoy the views and grab a bite without hurrying. There are two peaks; the cable car line from the first to the second peak is also very long, as are the lines for both cable car sections on the way down. So, if you plan to visit Sugarloaf Mountain, buy your tickets well in advance, or you'll miss the sunset just waiting in line.
For Christ the Redeemer, check the weather forecast beforehand and choose a bright, sunny day. Otherwise, the statue will be shrouded in mist, and you won't see anything.
The housekeeping staff at this hotel didn't seem very professional or thorough. Every day, they'd either leave something behind in our room or forget to restock shampoo when it ran out. But these were minor issues that could be resolved by talking to the front desk. The main problem was that they sometimes spoke loudly and chatted in the hallways, especially around 11 or 12 at night, which was quite noisy, though it didn't last too long. I hope the hotel improves the training and standards for its housekeeping staff.
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