Hi Petra, had a great time in Rio! Oddly, a business/conference trip, but inevitable holiday atmosphere.
Loft Queen Silva lived up to expectations and beyond! It is fabulously beautiful and has all conveniences, even a washing machine. Petra and staff provided impeccable and totally reliable service, and are very patient with jet-lagged arrivals. The building was very secure and friendly, and the neighborhood is lively and has all services. There is even a cell phone to use. Very, very highly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rio, not least because of the apartment. As you know, we stayed in Leme for a couple of days before moving into Loft Queen Silva and, over the period of our stay, explored the full length of, Leme, Copacabana, Arpoador, Ipanema and Leblon. However, we particularly liked the relaxed neighbourhood where the apartment was in Ipanema. Before going to Rio, we thought that the best kind of place to stay would be on the beach front, but having experienced the place, we now know that both the beach front and the next street back are very busy. The best places to stay are definitely further back again, where there are more bars and restaurants, and the traffic is quieter. As such, the Loft Queen Silva was situated very nicely.

As for the apartment itself, the pictures don’t lie! It was excellent, and the view each morning, across to the ‘Dos Irmaos’ mountain peaks at the end of Ipanema beach and the lake was fantastic.

We loved everything about Rio; the sights, the beaches, the culture and the people, and the reasonably inexpensive cost of living. We’d love to go back and would probably want the same apartment!

All the best,