Matiz Niterói Design Hotel

The staff were kind, friendly, and helpful, and breakfast was good. My room was clean and fresh, with effective air conditioning, a window that opened, and nice lighting choices. I liked the Velcro on the curtains, which kept the light out. The soap and shampoo were pleasant and mild, probably a good fit for people sensitive to perfumes. One day my sheets and blanket smelled as though they’d been sprayed with something chemical. I told the front desk I was allergic, and housekeeping promptly changed them. Great service. The key kept deactivating, so I often had to ask for it to be reset when I got back in the evening. Before I figured that out, after a long day of avoiding public toilets, I once nearly peed my pants waiting to get in. There’s no safe in the room, but nothing was stolen. The motion-activated hallway lights kept switching off while I waited for the elevator, which was mildly annoying. The bus stop is right outside, with lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance. I didn’t have a specific moment when I felt unsafe, but I avoided going out alone after dark. A woman attending the event I was in Niteroi for was stabbed and mugged at the beach, a block from the hotel, when it was well lit and other people were around. She’s okay. Traffic is much more dangerous than I’m used to in Canada. I’m glad I didn’t rent a vehicle, though others who did seemed to manage. If you drive, stay very alert for motorcyclists, who ride between lanes. A tragic accident happened while I was in the city.