For a budget hotel, the quality and cleanliness of this hotel were very good. The rooms were semi-updated and equipped with IKEA-like furnishings, although the bathrooms could use an update. We came to Vina Del Mar after staying one night at the Hotel Americano next door, and by comparison, Vina Del Mar is like the Ritz Carlton. Hotel Americano was filthy and had BED BUGS, so we changed immediately to Vina Del Mar and it was a vast improvement. Strangely, it had the same management so I'm not sure why the standards are so markedly different while the price is very similar. Marcos at the front desk spoke English well and was very professional and helpful. It's walking distance to the bars and party scene of Lapa, but honestly the neighborhood is a bit sketchy. I probably would not stay in Lapa again if i went back to Rio, but if I did, Vina Del Mar is a good choice.