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About
Located 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.
295 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 8.3
What Guests Say
- “The location for the Rio carnival was very convenient. Esp. traveling with kids 1 and 4 yo. My wife and I could go to carnival on…”
- “Great location for Carnaval. Floats pass by the hotel coming & going from the Sambadrome. Very Convenient to get to all locations via…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Quarto Superior Executivo Family Plan
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Quarto Standard com Cama Casal
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Quarto Superior Executivo com 2 Camas de Solteiro e Vista da Cidade
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Quarto Superior Executivo com Cama Casal e Vista da Cidade
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Quarto Luxo com 2 Camas de Solteiro e Vista da Cidade
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Quarto Luxo com Cama Casal e Vista da Cidade
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 295 reviews
Pros +
- The location for the Rio carnival was very convenient. Esp. traveling with kids 1 and 4 yo. My wife and I could go to carnival on separate days without worrying about being too far.
- Great location for Carnaval. Floats pass by the hotel coming & going from the Sambadrome. Very Convenient to get to all locations via Taxi or Uber. Hotel breakfast is excellent.Nice roof top pool& lounge. Large room & bathrooms.
- The breakfast!!! Plenty of selections!!!
Cons -
- Food was mediocre at best. Only microwave is inside the kitchen where only the staff has access. Requested to warm up baby food and the kitchen staff burnt it 2 times.
- The pool was not handicap accessible. You had to travel to Copacabana or Gloria Marina for dinner & entertainment. But convenient by taxi or Uber.
- Only problem- and I understand the hotel has nothing to do with it but tourists should be aware, is whenever you exit your taxi outside the hotel, a handful of beggars waiting outside the hotel come running out to you begging for money and food. I'm not heartless, but having to always mentally prepare for this before arriving back at the hotel was always mentally tolling.
The location for the Rio carnival was very convenient. Esp. traveling with kids 1 and 4 yo. My wife and I could go to carnival on separate days without worrying about being too far.
Food was mediocre at best. Only microwave is inside the kitchen where only the staff has access. Requested to warm up baby food and the kitchen staff burnt it 2 times.
Great location for Carnaval. Floats pass by the hotel coming & going from the Sambadrome. Very Convenient to get to all locations via Taxi or Uber. Hotel breakfast is excellent.Nice roof top pool& lounge. Large room & bathrooms.
The pool was not handicap accessible. You had to travel to Copacabana or Gloria Marina for dinner & entertainment. But convenient by taxi or Uber.
The breakfast!!! Plenty of selections!!!
Only problem- and I understand the hotel has nothing to do with it but tourists should be aware, is whenever you exit your taxi outside the hotel, a handful of beggars waiting outside the hotel come running out to you begging for money and food. I'm not heartless, but having to always mentally prepare for this before arriving back at the hotel was always mentally tolling.
Staff was helpful and nice. Breakfast was plentiful with a lot of choices. Rooftop pool was a nice touch.
The location in the business district is pretty desolate on a holiday weekend. Elevator was exceptionally slow, leading everyone to wait a long time to go up and down. Room didn't have any extra touches, but it was fine.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is big and comfortable. The breakfast buffet is rich
Outside of the hotel, there are a lot of homeless people
Good for working and meetings
Poor insulation of the bedrooms, you could hear the elevator and people walking around. Also, the mini bar made a lot of noise at night, and it couldn't be unplugged
The pool area and the breakfast are great
They wanted to charge me 150 reales because there was a friend of mine waiting for his flight back home. I really didn't get it. We ended up not paying and going out for hours. Customer service has a lot to learn still. My room was behind an elevator, and made a lot of noise all night long.
Location
One lady staff in the reception. Same menu for the breakfast for everyday
Breakfast was very nice and the the restaurant was spacious.
Check-in took more than 25 minutes, even though there were only two guests ahead of us. This is very unusual for a hotel of this standard. The staff were not polite and worked very slowly. No assistance was provided to make our stay comfortable — not even with carrying our luggage to the room.Almost all room instructions were written only in Portuguese, making it difficult for international travelers. The room lacked basic facilities: no electric kettle, no tea/coffee, no toothpaste or toothbrush, and the cooling fan was so noisy that I had to keep it off. No complementary water in the room!Considering the price, the hotel is expensive, but the service is extremely poor. I would strongly advise international travelers to avoid this hotel.
Cleaness, breakfast, price
Location
The staff is amazing, I asked to change the room and they did it and very friendly. The hotel is old but I think is very well maintained. I asked a front view and it was great.
The location is very good for the historic places around, but at night seems not very safe area.
Pictures and recomendation, all were wrong!
Terrible location and danger, no features in room. Rude staff.
The beds could be a bit less bouncy.
The check-in time took over an hour. It's not very pleasing after a long flight. Also the check out is time consuming. Please allow at least an hour so you can book your UBER accordingly.
Close to museums and art galleries. Close to the cruise ships. Very busy area for nightlife.
It was a bit scary at night. Many police are walking in the area.
good location, nice pool, comfortable room, ok restaurant
long check in, needs an update
The breakfast is really good, but more of a traditional Brazilian breakfast would also be appreciated. The location is great for carnaval and the metro for convenience getting around.
Clean, Restaurant,
Slow reception, safe did not work
The location
The room. I was expecting more for the price. And that was not super clean.
The staff was very helpful but not always efficient , and the place was clean and safe
The room was noisy, the toilet remained clogged despite two reports, and the safe was still not functional even after reporting it.
It has a sauna and the staff are excellent
Well it’s only safe if you stay in the hotel the one day we walked outside we got robbed along with a few other people due to the danger I would not stay here we felt so unsafe and couldn’t wait to check out.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. Children of age 0 to 10 stay free with extra bed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that the Service Charge (10%) and the ISS tax (5%) are not included in the daily rates. Both charges will be added to the prepayment of the total reservation amount, which, according to the property’s policy, may be requested at any time from the moment the reservation is confirmed. Payment may be split into up to three (3) interest-free installments for cards issued in Brazil. The property accepts only debit cards issued in Brazil; international debit cards and checks are not accepted. Parking is subject to availability, due to the limited number of spaces. Extra beds for adults are available only for accommodations that allow three (3) paying guests. In accordance with Brazilian Federal Law No. 8,069/1990, guests under 18 years of age are not allowed to check in at hotels unless accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian. If the minor is accompanied by an adult who is not one of the parents, a written authorization notarized by a public notary, signed by both parents, must be presented, along with certified copies of their identification documents. All guests under 18 years of age must present a valid photo identification document that proves their identity as well as their parents’ identity, even when accompanied by them. If the minor is accompanied by only one parent, a notarized authorization signed by the absent parent must be presented, together with a certified copy of the respective identification document.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Avenida Presidente Vargas, 392, Rio De Janeiro
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