Windsor Barra Hotel

Av. Sernambetiba 2630, Barra da Tijuca,
Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 2195-5000

http://www.windsorhotels.com.br

Type: Hotel
Minimum Rate: R$ 300 - R$ 400

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This jewel in the Windsor Chain opened in 2005 and is the newest deluxe hotel in the burgeoning Barra section of Rio. While guests here will need taxis to visit Centro and the other beach communities, Barra has its own charms. It has a growing number of restaurants and many are sister eateries of the city’s finest. There are several golf courses in the area and Barra Beach is the longest strip in the city. Over a half-dozen shopping centers are also here. There are 338 units, of which 40 are suites. Rooms are furnished with king or double beds, comfortable barrel chairs and plenty of desk space. The gold- and rust-colored fabrics complement the light woods and the built-in units that hold the entertainment center and mini-bar. Oversized soundproof windows face across Av. Sernambetiba to Barra Beach or the surrounding streets. Bathrooms are quite large. The Windsor Barra is a popular convention choice. It has meeting rooms and an adjacent convention center. That explains why the main restaurant can seat 500 people for buffet breakfast and lunch. There is à la carte service too. You might prefer the nearby piano bar and intimate restaurant that only seats 70 people. The sleek lobby is huge, with sitting areas delineated by leather couches and chairs and marble-topped tables. The two pools (one for children) on the 17th floor roof are heated in cool weather. There is a bar here as well. Other facilities include a fitness center with a Jacuzzi and sauna, and a first-rate business center with a wi-fi system, printers, copiers and fax machines. The hotel offers guests beach service and it is located near Pepe Beach with the city’s most popular food and rental kiosk.