Windsor Plaza Copacabana  

On Copacabana's doorstep in Rio de Janeiro — Avenida Princesa Isabel, a five-minute walk to Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlântica. Close to Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Fort and Rio Sul Mall, this beach hotel puts the city’s main sights within easy reach.

Dating back to 1950 and renewed in 1999, Windsor Plaza mixes classic Rio charm with modern rooms. The 237 guestrooms feature air conditioning, minibars, plasma TVs, safes, desks and private bathrooms with hair dryers. A large terrace looks over Burle Marx’s Flamengo Park gardens, and sun loungers ring the outdoor pool for easy, relaxed days.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or sip at the poolside snack bar. There’s a sauna and steam bath, a fitness center, a lounge/bar, 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Free wired and wireless high-speed internet, limited on-site parking (chargeable), laundry services and wheelchair access round out the practical perks — plus beach service and complimentary airport transfers.

Business-ready facilities include a ballroom/conference hall, a business center and a computer station. Rooms offer high-speed internet and two digital telephone lines for work on the go.

An on-site restaurant serves buffet breakfasts daily (6:00–10:30, fee applies), complemented by a bar/lounge and poolside snacks. Room service is available during limited hours, and the concierge can steer you to local dining hot spots.