Rio de Janeiro Hoteller i Leblon

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

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.