Augusto's Paysandu Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

I spent 2 weeks at this hotel in September 2007. I had friends who lived just up the street I was visiting. This hotel is very old, very simple accomodnations, but excellent staff, very clean. There was a private bathroom with shower, 2 beds and my room had a beautiful view to Paissandau, I would get up in the morning, throw open the shutters and watch the city come alive. I also had a distance view of a local beach. The dining room in the hotel had a lovely breakfast each morning and the Dinners I had there were delicious and very inexpensive. The staff spoke excellent english and were very kind and helpful. They waited each evening to make sure I made it back (was traveling alone). The cost of the room with the service and location made this a very good buy....I would definately not hesitate to stay here again. This location is about 10 minute (or less) drive to Copacabana. THere is bus, and taxis service available outside the hotel. This is also a 5 minute walk from a very nice beach. The weather was between 68-80 during my visit, very comfortable. Laundry can be very expensive to do in the hotel, but I had a large batch washed at the laundry down the block for a very reasonable price. Love this hotel!