Just finished a 2-week stay at the Jesuíno Arruda hotel. On the corner of Jesuino Arruda and Rua João Cachoeira, in Itaim Bibi. Hotel staff were friendly and responsive: Djalma, Daniela, Renata.
We changed rooms 3 times -- first b/c the lock on the balcony door was broken; then we had a room with a stationary bike, but it stunk; and finally, had a room that was OK, but the shower was moldy. Wish Lysol was on the list.
Still, we stayed b/c of the price and location. Good safe in the room. High-speed internet.
Just around the corner from a great grocery store: Emporium. Down the street from Doce Mania -- delicious dessert spot with tasty soups: [-] Also, close to a fine Japanese restaurant, Nagayama: [-]
The fitness center is on the picturesque top floor -- stationary bike, treadmill, colorful weights.
Breakfast is not included.
