Pousada Rio144

The location has a superlative view, it’s impossible to deny that. You feel like wanting to stay forever in the rooftop. But nothing is perfect, and arriving and leaving the pousada is by far not as convenient as being in other places with metro or Ubers within easy reach, so bear this in mind when booking. We already had this idea so we split our stay in Rio between 3 nights in Zona Sul and 2 nights in Rio144 and absolutely recommend it. The staff (Thalita) was always nice and available, the breakfast is lovely (not buffet fyi, so smaller portions are served) and the room is beautiful and comfortable.

Some aspects could be improved, like the sound-proofing of the rooms, which is poor. The area is quiet and peaceful at night (unlike Zona Sul) but the opening window from the bathroom to the common corridor of the hotel (which is an outside space) does not close well and there are no double glazed glasses - this means you can hear everything clearly, from other guests dragging bags to the cleaning staff chattering or sweeping the floor at 7 am.

I enjoyed staying here a lot. The views were breathtaking, the staff were super super friendly and helpful and the vibes were so calm and immaculate.

Thalita and Lucas were exceptional. The property has a lovely boutique feel, with beautiful views and a warm, personal atmosphere. It feels more personal and characterful than a mainstream hotel, with charming touches like Flash, the adorable little dog, who adds so much personality to the stay. The kindness and attentiveness of the staff really stood out and made the experience feel special. I also loved that the bathroom was stocked with Granado products for showering, such a thoughtful touch, and I liked them so much that I’ll be looking for more in the London stores.

Transport can be a little difficult at times, especially when trying to get an Uber quickly. This does not take away from the property itself, but future guests may want to plan ahead. If you do want to order an Uber, I’d suggest trying Uber Black first, followed by Uber Priority. Taxis are still an option too, and the staff are very helpful in assisting with arrangements.

Very clean and homely

Struggled to get uber at early hours or late night but the hosts were very helpful in helping get taxi