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.

Couples in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin 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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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
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

  • Fang
    China China
    Very convenient for traffic transportation. Way better breakfast and food service. Excellent entrance service and responsible clerk.
  • Navil
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    The rooms were very nice, the staff was super helpful and nice. The restaurant, we loved that it opened until very late and open really early, the food was very good and it had some variety.
  • Jacson
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good buffet for dinner, and breakfast the day of departure (which was included). Dining service was excellent. We went to Rio to catch a cruise and the Guanabara was only 5 minutes from the port.
  • Harry
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff could be more proficient in English. Otherwise everything was just fine.
  • Joshua
    United States of America United States of America
    breakfast buffet is very good and so is dinner buffet which is reasonably priced and with late hours
  • Joshua
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is convenient. The breakfast buffet (included) is very good and the dinner buffet also is, and reasonably priced.
  • Irina
    United States of America United States of America
    I was very surprised with cleanliness of the room and the whole hotel.The all workers did great job to make our stay unforgettable…, the swimming pool with great view was a huge plus.Also want to mention the great location and good selections of...
  • Mariana
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable room with nice wood furniture, restaurant and breakfast very good.
  • Discover1st
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great for us since we were getting on a cruise ship, because it is very close. We walked to the port with our luggages and got there in 12 mins.
  • Cristiano
    Brazil Brazil
    The room was very clean and organized. The location is very good, and the staff very nice.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

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

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

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Must-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 checks.

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 authorization for the minor to check into the hotel. Such authorization must be notarized and signed by both parents, and presented along with notarized 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 notarized authorization signed by the absent parent, along with a notarized copy of that parent's ID.

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.

Please inform Windsor Guanabara Hotel 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.

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.

FAQs about Windsor Guanabara Hotel

  • The prices at Windsor Guanabara Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Windsor Guanabara Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Check-in at Windsor Guanabara Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Windsor Guanabara Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

  • Windsor Guanabara Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Windsor Guanabara Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Windsor Guanabara Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.