Modernistas Hospedagem e Arte — Hotel in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

This is a small family-run-type hotel, probably having 3-5 rooms, if that, for staying. It is some form of art house. And there is a gallery next to it. There are two ladies, Lorena & Thelma who run it and they are on site. They are delightful people. Lorena speaks good English, which is rare in Brazil and is ultra-helpful and nice. She showed me the ATM/cash machine on arrival which is nearby (the R$24 convenience fee of ATMs are ubiquitious, it seems, in Rio, at least). The rooms are clean, with good shower and very well-functioning air conditioning. The rooms are cleaned daily. They upgraded me to a bigger room, for my first night of stay, free of charge. They provide breakfast which is nice, but you need to pay: R$25. They also provide sandwiches and juices and a form of Brazilian/Portuguese chicken dish which is very nice. Thelma is the cook. The area is fantastic. I was there in the time of Rio Carnaval and the bloco in Santa Teresa was the best one. Lorena told me all about their times. The area is also nice to walk about and ask Lorena which parts to avoid as potentially unsafe. There is noise in the house, as people are busy doing things; but I was able to sleep until 11.30 am everyday, as I was coming very late from SambaDrome, so it was not bad. All in all, it was a very pleasant stay and Lorena and Thelma are fabulous and if it were possible, I would have rated it...

This is a small family-run-type hotel, probably having 3-5 rooms, if that, for staying. It is some form of art house. And there is a gallery next to it. There are two ladies, Lorena & Thelma who run it and they are on site. They are delightful people. Lorena speaks good English, which is rare in Brazil and is ultra-helpful and nice. She showed me the ATM/cash machine on arrival which is nearby (the R$24 convenience fee of ATMs are ubiquitious, it seems, in Rio, at least). The rooms are clean, with good shower and very well-functioning air conditioning. The rooms are cleaned daily. They upgraded me to a bigger room, for my first night of stay, free of charge. They provide breakfast which is nice, but you need to pay: R$25. They also provide sandwiches and juices and a form of Brazilian/Portuguese chicken dish which is very nice. Thelma is the cook. The area is fantastic. I was there in the time of Rio Carnaval and the bloco in Santa Teresa was the best one. Lorena told me all about their times. The area is also nice to walk about and ask Lorena which parts to avoid as potentially unsafe. There is noise in the house, as people are busy doing things; but I was able to sleep until 11.30 am everyday, as I was coming very late from SambaDrome, so it was not bad. All in all, it was a very pleasant stay and Lorena and Thelma are fabulous and if it were possible, I would have rated it...

After spending a night here, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness of this place. The high ceiling and the abundance of art surrounding me made my stay all the more special. The room I was staying in was incredibly spacious, peaceful, and cozy. Even the doors were adorned with intricate designs that added to the charm of the place. However, I did notice that the cafe wasn't open all the time, so it's best to double-check their hours before heading there.

Despite that, I did have the opportunity to enjoy a few drinks at the cafe, which had a distinct offbeat vibe to it. The presence of an art gallery in the same building was a nice touch and added to the overall appeal of the place. In terms of security, the campus had a dedicated team to ensure guests' safety. Walking around the area during both day and night didn't feel unsafe. However, like any other place in the world, one must still exercise caution.

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. While they only spoke a little English, they made sure to make my stay as comfortable as possible. The only minor issue I faced was with mosquitoes. Despite using mosquito repellent, I still ended up getting bitten. It would have been nice if they had mosquito nets to prevent this.

Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cool and unique...