Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & ResortvsWindsor Barra Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort ranks significantly better than Windsor Barra. Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is ranked #12 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 7 reviews such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22450220
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Sheraton is the only large luxury hotel with a fabulous leisure area that is still relatively close to the Zona Sul." Full review
Fodor's
"Between the upmarket neighborhoods of São Conrado and Leblon, this is the only hotel in Rio with a "private" beach." Full review
Gayot
"This destination resort boasts landscaped grounds and plenty for couples, families and business travelers."
Travel + Leisure
"Between the kids club that boasts everything from movies to interactive tournaments, and Sheraton's first Shine Spa in Latin America, it's more than a safe bet for whole-family fun." Full review
Star Service
"This is one of only two hotels in this city that does not have a multilane boulevard separating it from the beach." Full review
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Choose rooms in the -23 to -26 series for the best ocean views and the peaceful sounds of waves crashing.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sheraton juts out majestically into the ocean at the end of Leblon beach. As the houses of Vidigal favela have crept down the hill behind, the setting has become even more dramatic." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort is an upscale resort catering to families, couples, and business travelers, located directly on the beach in Rio de Janerio." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Sheraton is a true resort hotel, with large, peaceful grounds." Full review
Windsor Barra Hotel
Av Sernambetiba 2630, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22620170
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Windsor Barra hotel is one of the best hotels for business travelers due to its large convention center and plenty of business-related services." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Windsor Barra is a stylish three-and-a-half pearl hotel right on the beach in Barra da Tijuca, just over half-an-hour from Copacabana and Ipanema." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though far from most of Rio's tourist attractions, the resort offers guests easy access to the trendy Barra beach and Itanhanga Golf Club." Full review