Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de JaneirovsWindsor Guanabara Hotel
Both Belmond Copacabana Palace and Windsor Guanabara Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond Copacabana Palace is preferred by most reviewers compared to Windsor Guanabara Hotel. Belmond Copacabana Palace has a TripExpert Score of 95 with praise from 15 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and Gayot.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro Show All Reviews
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021
From $301/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The spot where beachfront luxury in Rio began way back in the Jazz age, the 86-year-old Palace is still the place to splurge." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Copacabana’s most plush hotel features ocean view suites that have housed princes, presidents, and visiting film stars."
Time Out
"Surely the most famous hotel in South America, the Palace elegantly lords over Copacabana beach, an oasis of class in a neighbourhood not always renowned for such dignity." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Anyone who’s anyone has stayed in this gloriously maintained Art Deco landmark, which, despite Copacabana’s general decline, remains a great experience."
Fodor's
"The hotel's neoclassical facade is beautifully maintained and remains a glimmering white. Inside you can find one of the city's largest and most attractive swimming pools." Full review
Jetsetter
"Despite the history and enduring hype, the hotel cultivates an almost unexpected feeling of discretion and calm." Full review
Gayot
"This landmark hotel is an enduring hot spot for international jet-setters."
Travel + Leisure
"The landmark French Riviera-style palace dates back to 1923, with a modern, all-suite annex that overlooks one of the world's most famous stretches of sand." Full review
Star Service
"This property is the most famous hotel in Rio de Janeiro, and for traditionalists, it is the best." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This Belle Époque stalwart opened as South America’s first European-style resort in 1923, modeled on the beachfront hotels of the French Riviera." Full review
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
Av. Presidente Vargas, 392, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20071
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The Windsor Guanabara is one of the few solid hotel choices right in Centro. Rooms are reasonably sized and tastefully done in brown and beige." Full review
Time Out
"This enormous glass hotel looms out of Centro and is tall enough to offer views of Corcovado and the hills to one side and Guanabara Bay to the other." Full review
Rough Guide
"Expense-account visitors tend to stay at this lone luxury hotel in the city centre."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A mid-range alternative for business travelers who want an in-depth experience into the art and cultural... while using the hotel's many business facilities." Full review