milky_way77
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Casa Geranio was our last stop during our Brasil trip. |We had stayed in various pousadas and were now accustomed to the kindness and quality of brasilian hotels and pousadas. |I was excited to stay in this place everyone on all sites described as incredible and wonderful. Maybe it was all the five star reviews that biased me, but I was a little disappointed. |Let me explain myself, and also start by saying I had a great stay all in all. |The hotel is definitely very charming and very beautiful, with tropical plants, old fashioned stairways and different areas around the property, the cutest pool and very comfortable sitting chairs and beds around the pool. |In the morning, during breakfast (which is very good, as everyone states it), it is lively and great. But after noon or so, when the owners, kitchen staff etc have left, the place feels very empty (because it is), and a bit lonely. There is always one member of staff should you need something, but you see what I mean. Same when you come back from a day in the city, it is very very empty. Some people will be happy with this, so this is not necessary a negative point, but I did not love it. There is no food service besides breakfast, but the guy who is here at night can make delicious caipi!! Thank god ! I noticed that in all the places I stayed in Brasil, there is always tea/coffee/snacks handy for people during the day. I did not see it there. |Pool area is super cute and nice, but keep in mind that during winter, the pool is icy ! |The room was nice and comfortable. Good bed, might need better lighting inside, but no big deal. |Location: well, I know what the response from the hotel will be : "you should have done your homework". Well, you are right, I should have zoomed better on Google Maps. It is between Lapa and Santa Teresa's main crossroads, meaning you have to walk about 15 minutes to either one. Honestly, I did not feel like walking in that empty dark street at night. So we called an Uber, and since it is so close to all restaurants, at least 5 cancelled on us. I finally managed to get one, and a taxi back without problem. |But if you combine the fact that after the sunset, the hotel is empty and that you can't just walk out if you need something, the isolation feeling was even greater.|After check out, they can keep you bag and you can still hang out if you want. Beware, to use a locker and a shower, it is 50 reais...