Windsor Guanabara Hotel

The location was very good within easy walking distance of public transportation and very convenient to the cruise terminal.

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The comfort was above my expectations, the most delicious breakfast I had in Rio. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the beds were comfortable, the roof top swimming pool area was absolutely fabulous, including bar, sauna and gym facilities. The view from the room was nice. And the late check-in option was really great. Helpful and attentive staff. Amazing place to stay and meet other people on business trips. Truly worth 4 stars. Highly recommended.

The shower in the room was a little bit old, and the swimming pool bar area was closing at 23.00. All the rest was just great.

We were in Rio Mar 3 which was the day of the Carnival Competition. We didnt know this earlier but the hotel is on the main avenue leading up to the Sambadrome 3-4 miles away. This turned out amazing because all morning we sat at the windows watching the amazing carnival floats go by. There were thousands of folks also going and coming from various block parties associated with the carnival. It was just a magical atmosphere. The room itself was HUGE! And the shower/room were really nice. Breakfast was sumptuous-20 kinds of pastries, 5 kinds of fruits, cereals, juices, tons of hot/cold entrees incl. eggs,ham,beef.... The restaurant can handle large crowds easily too.

The only downside was the front desk refusing to hold my carnival tickets before I arrived. And refusing to ask the delivery folks to just come back when I checked in. And when I did checkin, the tickets were waiting for me!! Weird