Avenida Presidente Vargas 392, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20071-000
What's nearby
Museum of Tomorrow - 8 min walk
Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 18 min walk
Arcos da Lapa - 2 min drive
Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive
Christ the Redeemer - 24 min drive
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 17 min drive
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 28 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 49 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 3 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 4 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 17 min walk
Candelária Tram Stop - 2 min walk
São Bento Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Uruguaiana Station - 4 min walk
Restaurants
Restaurante Málaga - 1 min walk
Chiktal Restaurante - 2 min walk
Habib's - 2 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
MegaMatte - 1 min walk
About this property
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Windsor Guanabara Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Candelária Tram Stop is steps away and São Bento Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
542 rooms
Arranged over 22 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site valet parking (BRL 40 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1954
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Porch
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Restaurante – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years of age must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Parking
Valet parking costs BRL 40 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hotel Windsor Guanabara
Windsor Guanabara
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Windsor Guanabara Rio de Janeiro
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Hotel
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Does Windsor Guanabara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Windsor Guanabara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs BRL 40 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Windsor Guanabara Hotel and nearby?
Windsor Guanabara Hotel has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Windsor Guanabara Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Windsor Guanabara Hotel like?
Windsor Guanabara Hotel is in Rio de Janeiro Centro, a short 2-minute walk from Candelária Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro.
Windsor Guanabara Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Good for business travel
The Guanabara is a very good hotel in Rio. It is in the Center and the business district. Clean and nice facilities.
The only negative is it is a long way from the tourist district, if you are interested in taking advantage of any of the tour companies or famous beaches.
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Dec 2024
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Oct 2024
Dated and not sure about the 4*
Hotel was clean but very dated. It was like stepping back to the 80s. Although there is a tram stop nearby, the area is not very safe at night time. Reception staff weren't very welcoming. Not sure what makes this a 4* hotel.
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 Oct 2024
Convenient ad reasonable
Convenient location, not safe outside hotel. Reasonable price and breakfast buffet
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Oct 2024
Darrell
Darrell, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Caio
Caio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Sep 2024
The food and service is excellent. The location is convenient because it is close to the downtown but it is unsafe at night time.
The pool area is nothing like the pictures, the water is cold and it looks abandoned.
Kemly
Kemly, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Jul 2024
I had a wonderful day there, but I was a little concerned about walking around at night. So I just stayed in, the hotel restaurant was very good.
Cory
Cory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 May 2024
Very duty and unsafe!
Antonio
Antonio, 17-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
High recommend this hotel. It’s in the city. People working there are so polite. The pool is amazing. The view is amazing ❤️
TALITA
TALITA, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2024
Furnishing is outdated and hotel not in a good neighborhood; a few homeless people lying around
Yu-Ching
Yu-Ching, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Apr 2024
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2024
I chose this hotel because of it's location to the cruise port. This was a mistake. When the hotel warns you to stay in the lobby until your taxi/uber arrives tells you about the area. Should have stayed in Copacabana.
While i had a noisy fan in my room, i did enjoy my stay. Someone complained about the lack of english. While They should have their information manuals translated into English as it is the international travel language. (Just go to Tokyo to see the signs are in English). It is costing them revenue as i would have made some additional purchases if i knew some of the prices.
As far as breakfast buffets go, it's okay. I hate when hot dogs are called sausages. While I loved the array of fresh fruit, I hated the ham and cheese sandwiches.
i ordered soup for dinner and it was great. They serve it with a basket of garlic bread. I think that the practise of the waiters sharing the tip with the kitchen staff should be adopted every where. i doubled the service charge or tip because if the soup. I wish i could have tried the dinner biffet.
The pool on the roof is very impressive and i enjoyed being up there.
gerald
gerald, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Mar 2024
Good hotel in downtown Rio de Janeiro, area around hotel is jot that pleasant but hotel has good transportation options to all rio main attractions
Alessandro
Alessandro, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Very close to metro line :)
Viviana
Viviana, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Feb 2024
Jaclyn
Jaclyn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Feb 2024
Rooms are clean and the hotel is located near the sambadrome, which is convenient. Also breakfast is also very good and offers a lot of options. However, the neighborhood is really bad. A few patrons that we met during our trip got mugged twice right outside the hotel. We did the other Windsor in Copacabana for the most part and then this one and I can say that copacabana is a far better neighborhood to stay at. Taxis and Ubers are cheap here too. Will be avoiding Centro in the future unless to go to sambadrome.
Bernadette
Bernadette, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Feb 2024
Hotel is very central in Rio with good transportation options to different places, however the area is limited, unsafe.
Hotel is good, good breakfast, room is good size but outdated.
Offers park in lot under a fee. I will stay again
Alessandro
Alessandro, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2024
The hotel and staff were great! However, the surrounding area outside the hotel was a bit sketchy.