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Situated in downtown Rio de Janeiro, the Windsor Guanabara Hotel Hotel is just a few blocks from the Santos Dumont airport and offers easy access to other areas of the city. From the rooftop terrace, you have a wonderful view over the Guanabara Bay and various historical monuments. This 4-star hotel invites you to unwind in the swimming pool, gym or sauna or while enjoying your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A sophisticated restaurant is also provided, offering buffet and à la carte service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Windsor
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 472 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests enjoyed the Windsor Guanabara Hotel's <b>central location</b> and excellent <b>breakfast</b>. The staff received praise for their helpfulness. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though soundproofing was a concern. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>value for money</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting noise and pricing issues.
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Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christina
    Italy Italy
    Excellent hotel in the city centre. Very clean, spacious and well maintained rooms. My stay there was very comfortable and relaxing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The buffet lunch was amazing!
  • Max
    Italy Italy
    Very good hotel, great location, fantastic breakfast.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast pretty good location good for me as i have stayed there many times when i was working and know the area and seems to be a lot safer than it was a few years back
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely convenient location for the conference I was attending; v good and well appointed room; very tasty and well priced dinner buffet.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast.....Good range of food Pool are for waiting
  • Manuela
    Canada Canada
    The terrace was quite nice and the view very attractive. The barmen were friendly.
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful & clean hotel installations, rooms with nice views, delicious & abundant breakfast, friendly staff, and a location directly in the heart of the center of Rio. They even prepared a sweet birthday decoration beforehand with balloons, cake,...
  • Amor
    Switzerland Switzerland
    They have most of the facilities and gadgets for relaxation.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hotel and would use it again. Breakfast was good. Excellent location for the tram.
  • Marcelo
    Brazil Brazil
    The room was very big, the beds were very comfy. Staff was generally kind and proactive. There are many elevators in the hotel, so ups and downs are fast. The hotel is definitely very close to Sapucaí.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs R$ 40 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Windsor Guanabara Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroElo CreditcardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

​​Please note that when choosing a rate that does not include a meal plan, this rate does not include breakfast. In this case, breakfast is available as an extra service and paid directly to the hotel. Charges apply per day and per person.

Please note that payment in installments is available only for credit cards issued in Brazil.

This property only accepts debit cards issued in Brazil. It does not accept foreign debit cards, nor cheques.

Please note that according to the Brazilian Federal Law 8.069/1990 minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult. If a minor is accompanied by an adult other than his parents, it is necessary to present a written authorisation for the minor to check into the hotel. Such authorisation must be notarised and signed by both parents, and presented along with notarised copies of their IDs.

All minors under 18 years of age also need to present a valid ID with photo, to prove their identity and that of his/her parents. This must be presented even if a minor is accompanied by his/her parents. In the case of a minor accompanied by only one of the parents, it is necessary to present a notarised authorisation signed by the absent parent, along with a notarised copy of that parent's ID.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Windsor Guanabara Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.