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Windsor Guanabara Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, near National Library

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
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Hallway
Reception
The Windsor Guanabara Hotel combines modern comfort with Rio's vibrant energy. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace overlooking the city or enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar. The hotel offers a rejuvenating sauna and WiFi connectivity throughout the property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Executivo com Cama Casal

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxo com Cama Casal

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Executivo Family Plan

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard com Cama Casal

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard com 2 Camas de Solteiro

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxo com 2 Camas de Solteiro

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room Executive with Street View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room Luxury with Street View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Quadruple Room with Street View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Double Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room Executive with Street View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room Luxury with Street View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Presidente Vargas 392, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20071-000

What's nearby

  • Museum of Tomorrow - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Christ the Redeemer - 16 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Candelária Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chiktal Restaurante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Málaga - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Max Sabores - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fórmula 1 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Upscale hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to National Library and Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, Windsor Guanabara Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 542 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (BRL 40 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1954
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: BRL 40 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years 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 traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing 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 authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Windsor Guanabara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?

Valet parking is available for BRL 40 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windsor Guanabara Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Windsor Guanabara Hotel located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library, Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, and Arcos da Lapa. Museum of Modern Art and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Candelária Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and São Bento Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

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Reviews

Windsor Guanabara Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sacha-Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were good and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My hotel of choice for all future stays in Brasilia. You could not find nicer more welcoming caring people and the facilities are superb!!go!stay!enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, perfect central location! We Would stay here again!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here in Windsor was amazing, the location in the downtown, near to the airport and other facilities like museum and Sambódromo. The costumer services was really helpfully and kind all the time. Breakfast option 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

EREN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have traveled the world. I have seen the rudest receptionists I have ever seen in my life in this hotel. I will never pass by it again. The reception managers were also very rude. I recommend you to think twice before choosing this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is situated in the center - downtown. The chamber was basic yet at a high price. There were tears in the walls. Staff was nice but don't speak other language than Portuguese, unless you go at the front desk where most staff can at least communicate in a suitable english. The environment is definitely not as beautiful as Copacabana or Ipanema witch are better situated and better looking. If you are looking for more fancier location, yet a bit far, try near the "Jardim Oceanico" station. It's the most upgraded part of the city.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect for the carnaval Less was; Breakfast could be still 11 instead of 10. More people at the counter who speaks engish. Such a big concern as Windsor. Give your personel at the counter free Engish lessons.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gostei muito de tudo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tive problemas na recepção na chegada, no check in nao gostei, fiquei estressado, me deram um quarto errado sem a ducha higienica que cansei de pedir, nao sei se foi falta de comunicação, fiquei em pé na recepção quase uma hora pra fazer o check in, nao gostei
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super recomendo!

Atendimento no check in e no chek out rápido. Equipe extremamente atenciosa e gentil. Perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOÃO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom hotel no centro do Rio, regiã estranha à noite

Hotel grande é bem estruturado, no centro da cidade, com os benefícios de ficar perto de comodidades como o aeroporto SDU e pontos turísticos e boêmios da cidade. Mas também com as mazelas do centro, como ruas tomadas por camelôs e mal frequentadas à noite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

!gor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uma boa experiência, o hotel está em um bom nível.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walmir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Windsor Guanabara are the friendliest people I have ever met.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a good business hotel, although since my last visit, a few amenities have been removed, such as the sitting area - no more sofa or armchair to sit and relax. Just a bed and a mall chair. Also, no coffeemaker in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Roberto Pereira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amamos 😍 Café da manhã maravilhoso, pra todos os gostos. Colaboradores atenciosos desde da recepção! Limpeza impecável. Super indico 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jussara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grata surpresa

Fui receosa por ser no centro, mas eu me surpreendi muito positivamente. Quarto amplo e confortável, água quentinha do banheiro, tudo cheirosinho e limpinho. O café da manhã é excelente, mesmo com o hotel lotado, não deixavam faltar nada. E a paisagem da cobertura é linda. Enfim, indico e pretendo voltar, inclusive para quem tem filho pequeno como eu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento e equipe muito atenciosa, espaço muito confortável, boa localização para conhecer centro da cidade e bairros próximos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel bom para hospedagem a negócios

Bom hotel. Quartos necessitam de remodelação. Limpeza impecável. Atendimento normal, ágil.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo hotel na localização central

Se a sua intenção é ficar no centro do Rio, essa é uma ótima opção. O hotel é bom, quartos grandes e confortáveis. Tudo bem limpinho, chuveiro bom, cama boa e café da manhã extremamente variado e de qualidade. Fomos para a maratona do Rio e o hotel de forma muito gentil antecipou o café da manhã para que os corredores pudessem tomar um café antes da prova. Um dos pontos a melhorar é a questão do check in e check out que faz muita fila e o ar condicionado, que é extremamente barulhento. De resto, adoramos!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viagem em casal a trabalho no final de semana

Já gostei do hotel no primeiro contato a distância, quando liguei sem ter efetivado a reserva para saber se poderiam guardar minha mala antes do check in, pois meu vôo chegaria muito cedo e queria aproveitar a cidade livre de mala. Quando cheguei, o atendimento foi muito rápido e sem burocracia para armazenar a bagagem no depósito. O check in e check out foram rápidos e simples, mas precisei aguardar alguém verificar o quarto e dar o ok para a recepção. Isso foi feito via telefone. A localização do hotel é bem cômoda para quem vem do Santos Dumont, pois tem estação de VLT em frente. A região no final de semana não era muito movimentada, mas foi tranquilo e seguro aguardar por táxi/uber. Café da manhã maravilhoso! Para mim o mais surpreendente. Variedade de pães, croissant, frutas, bolos caseiros, sucos, e tudo disposto no restaurante de forma a não concentrar o fluxo de pessoas em um só local. Quarto amplo, roupa de cama limpa e cheirosa, assim como as toalhas, e ar condicionado bom. Senti falta de amenidades, mas mais por uma gentileza e não necessidade. Tinha somente um pente pequeno, touca, sabonete e shampoo 2 em 1. Utilizei a academia, que tem aparelhos de cardio e um equipamento para treino geral de força.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muito bom, so tinham que melhorar com a velocidade do check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thiago

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Manifestação de insatisfação – Hospedagem no Hotel

Prezados, Venho por meio desta manifestar minha profunda insatisfação com a experiência que tive durante minha hospedagem no Hotel Windsor Guanabara, na noite do dia 12 de junho de 2025. Infelizmente, diversos aspectos da estadia ficaram muito aquém das expectativas para um hotel da rede Windsor, especialmente após sua recente renovação. Logo ao chegar, me deparei com toalhas visivelmente velhas e manchadas, o que já gerou um primeiro sinal de descuido com os itens básicos de higiene. A coberta disponibilizada no quarto era de qualidade extremamente inferior e, mesmo após solicitar a troca, o item substituído, embora ligeiramente melhor, ainda não condizia com o padrão que se espera de um hotel desta categoria. O ponto mais crítico, no entanto, ocorreu na madrugada, quando precisei tomar banho para sair cedo para compromissos profissionais e não havia água quente disponível, algo inaceitável, especialmente em uma noite fria no Rio de Janeiro. Além desses problemas, o café da manhã também deixou muito a desejar. As opções eram limitadas e a qualidade dos alimentos servidos estava aquém do mínimo esperado, com alguns itens apresentando aparência e sabor duvidosos. Diante de todos esses pontos, não posso deixar de registrar minha enorme decepção. Esperava uma experiência confortável, compatível com o padrão Windsor, e recebi um serviço que não condiz sequer com hotéis de categoria inferior. Lamentavelmente, não pretendo retornar à unidade e tampouco recomendá-la a outras p
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt hotel, god morgenmad. Dog er der en del støj fra gaden.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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