Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada

The building seems very small when you see it the first time, but then you enter you dive into a beautiful world of a lovely decorated big house down the hill and friendly people. I felt save and had a wonderful time there. I want to mention the breakfast! It was so great: plenty of fresh fruit, homemade food, lovely staff members... Perfect!

Quinta Azul is a great alternative to the big hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema. It's quaint and quiet. The staff at the pousada is really exceptional and each of them were consistently super friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Elena, who is just amazing. My only suggestion is that the water in the showers needs to be warmer.

Beautiful stay @Santa Teresa. Excellent location and great value. Recommend.

La fachada del hotel es muy austera. Cuando entramos nos sorprendió gratamente lo linda y cálida que era la posada, construida en el morro, hacia abajo. La atención fue excelente. El barrio en que está emplazado, Santa Teresa, es un barrio muy bello, de construcciones muy viejas, mansiones fastuosas de otros tiempos que hoy ofrecen la belleza de su decadencia. Hay muchos centros culturales, bares y atelieres que nos brindaron la alegría de la bohemia bahiana. Hay que tener en cuenta que Santa Teresa es un morro y para llegar al hotel hay que ascender por sus calles de empadrado o escaleras pintorescas. En la base del morro se encuentra el barrio de Lapa, con mucha vida nocturna. Nosotros nos manejamos siempre caminando o en colectivo, que es lo que nos permitió estar más cerca de la gente. Muy recomendables la posada y el barrio con sus calles.

We are not happy with our hotel stay. We booked five premium double rooms and were given only three premium rooms and two other rooms, one of which did not even have enough room to put the suitcase on the floor. Not happy - we have been overcharged for two rooms and should be reimbursed.

Foi ótimo a única coisa que não esperávamos foi o não funcionamento do bondinho de santa tereza aos domingos.

El hotel está lindo, la gente que atiende es muy amable, pero en el baño salía un olor a drenaje, al día siguiente lo arreglaron.

Had booked for 3 nights. Access to hotel is not easy.. Its uphill and have to take cab from metro to get to the hotel. At time of check in requested if I can cancel one night - the last night - and the guy - Lewis at reception agreed. After I made alternate arrangements at a different hotel for the 3rd night, next day Lewis tells me he cannot cancel and I should pay 100% for the 3rd night. After I reminded him that only after his confirmation, I made alternate bookings he said I should pay 10% fee because expedia charged him. That night I called expedia and expedia confirmed they were not charging any fee. After 2 days when I was checking out, he was not at reception and I told the lady at reception that I have to 10% per Lewis for 3rd night because exedia was charging. She confirmed expedia was not charging and I could check out without paying anything. After 2 days of check out I see Lewis charged me 100% for the thrid night on my creditcard. A piece of advise, if you are a tourist stay in copacabana/leblon/ipanema area which is a upscale neighbourhood and feel good for tourist. Santa Teresa is a rundown neighbourhood and good to visit for 2-3 hours but dont take a hotel here.

Nice breakfast and clean room. Unfortunately we had some issues with the room (shower) and our requests/instructions for a taxi were either ignored or left very late causing us some anxiety on departure. I was forced to carry our luggage up most of the stairs because the porter was elsewhere to meet the taxi (lots of stairs when you are staying in the basement). Some great views, but don't wander far from the hotel at night as it can get dangerous. Sadly, I would not recommend the hotel. Staff were not particularly friendly and better options in Copacabana or Ipanema, or even Niteroi, across Guanabara Bay.

Nice accommodation, very reasonably sized rooms, about 30 minute walk to some of the central locations. Staff very helpful and willing to provide advice on onward journey, flights, book taxis, provide directions, etc.