Petit Rio Hotel

The staff are friendly, the location is in a nice part of Catete / Largo di Machado, easy walking distance to metros and to Flamengo beach, with plenty of shops and markets on doorstep. Safe area. Bed was comfortable. Had a meal in the restaurant in the evening the chef was very nice and gave me big portions. Nice seating area outside the restaurant so I had some friends from Rio come and visit me and we chilled out in this area. Overall I do like this hotel but could do with more facilities.

The breakfast buffet was not very vegan friendly unfortunately, but there was fruit, bread and coffee. The staff also closed the door to the buffet at 9:50am most mornings even though it is meant to be open until 10am. The room was tiny, no where to store my suitcase. The view was not good either. Shame as I am a returning visitor thought I may have been in a similar room to before. Couldn’t reset the tv so it had a previous guests details saved (in a different language). Bathroom also tiny, shower was a bit run down, the shower head has been pulled out of the wall so some plaster was falling down. Room next to lift so could hear people constantly passing. Construction / maintenance work started every day at 9am (even on Saturdays). Needs a gym or a sauna / pool really.

The staffs were pleasant and helpful. Good location for all the restaurants nearby. We loved the breakfast with all the fresh fruits.

It would be nicer if we don't have to carry our luggages up the steps before get in the elevator.