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Av Sernambetiba 2630 | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22620170, Brazil (Barra da Tijuca)
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Ranked #19 of 199 hotels in Rio de Janeiro
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013
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Atlanta, GA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

This is a great business hotel, and a pretty good vacation hotel. It is very clean, modern and comfortable. The staff is very helpful and good at their jobs. If you want to stay in Barra, the Windsor is a great choice.

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Sydney
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29 reviews 29 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

I stayed at the Barra Windsor while attending a conference recently. It looks and feels like a 3-star hotel although they claim 5-star status. The location by the barra beach is one of the redeeming features though this is quite far away from city attractions of Rio. It is clearly over-priced for what it offers. What is worse, I had... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
May 29, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for choosing the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congressos and for bringing to our knowledge important impressions related to your visit to our hotel. Your comments are our tools to improve and to adjust our product to the needs of highly demanding guests such as you, thus offering the best in services and... More

London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

It's a very good corporate hotel. It's a chain and you know what you're getting. It's American conference-style. You get good service, excellent breakfasts but you pay for 'extras'. Is wifi an extra? Well-located if you want to be in Barra. It's a long way into the centre of the city and the traffic is.......!!! But if it ticks your... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Dear Guest, We appreciate your relevant comments and that will be very helpful for our future as we are always in search of perfection regarding accommodations and services. Thanks for your valuable contribution and, since now, we are waiting for the next opportunity to receive you in Rio de Janeiro where all our staff will be at your entire disposal.... More

Guatemala City, Guatemala
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Because of the pictures and the prices you assume that it is going to be an excellent hotel. First, staff only knows Portuguese, had a lot of trouble communicating. Second, the nightstands had dust everywhere. Third, food is too expensive and so so. The pool is great, more if you go in the night. The pool service was good.

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for the preference given to the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congress and for bringing to our knowlegement important impressions refering to your stay here at our hotel. Your valuable contribution will be very helpful in our human resources development. Thanks a lot! Cordially, Marcos Bezerra General Manager More

Singapore
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Stayed for a conference at the hotel. Clean, efficient and well run. Staff polite and friendly. Good size room with two desks - important for those who are also have work. Carpet needs changing. Internet is available in the room at a price, whereas I believe that it should be included in room tariff. In case of using additional equipment... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking your time in providing your constructive comments about our services. You can be sure that the great contribution you have given us will be invaluable for our growth and certainly will make our guests feel much better. Cordially, Marcos Bezerra General Manager More

Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

My last review on this hotel was in 2011 and I gave it 5 stars. At this time, my review is only 3 stars. That's because: 1 - Called room service and asked for a bucket of ice to chill a wine bottle. They asked me if I had bought the wine at the hotel. I said no and because... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks for bringing to our knowledge your disappointment on part of our services. Your comments will act as a tool for our development. And we are sure that in your next visit you will review our services as a 5 stars again. Best regards, Marcos Bezerra Gerente Geral More

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

The location is great right across from the beach which the hotel has a section with chairs and umbrellas. The staff was also very helpful the only downside as an American was the breakfast buffet which was a little weak.

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for choosing the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congress and for bringing to our knowledge important impressions related to our services. Your comments are our tools to improve and to adjust our product to the needs of highly demanding guests such as you, thus offering the best in services and facilities. We will... More

Austin, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The Windsor does everything in a competent manner. The rooms are clean and okay. The restaurant is okay. The bar is small and okay. Nothing is done badly, it is just that everything is done up to a point, and that point is okay. It is as if their motto is "just provide enough service to get things done". That... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for choosing the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congressos and for bringing to our knowledge important impressions related to your visit to our resort. Your comments are our tools to improve and to adjust our product to the needs of highly demanding guests such as you, thus offering the best in services and... More

Marlow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

We organised a large conference here and there are not many facilities in Rio that can cope with an event of our size at the quality we want. That said, we expected much more from the Windsor Barra. E.G. the A/C in my bedroom didn't work and could barely be controlled in the main conference rooms resulting in some delegates... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
March 26, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congress for holding your event and also for your (and your clients) hosting. We appreciate your relevant comments and that will be very helpful for our future as we are always in search of perfection regarding accommodations and services. About minibar overcharges, all the items are directly posted from... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

I just got back from staying at the Windsor in Barra. Brilliant hotel! Breakfast buffet was good and the service was great. Rooms clean and modern. Amazing view from the top of the hotel where they have a pool and small kids pool. Barra beach is great for surfers and kite surfing. Wind picks up in the afternoon and there... More

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marcos b, Gerente geral at Windsor Barra, responded to this review
March 19, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for the preference given to the Windsor Barra Hotel & Congress and for bringing to our knowlegement important impressions refering to your stay here at our hotel. We are really satisfied to know that our services had gone up your expectations. It is by the comments of our guests that we try... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Windsor Barra Hotel Barra Da Tijuca
Windsor Barra Hotel
Windsor Barra Rio De Janeiro
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Windsor Barra Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Av Sernambetiba 2630 | Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22620170, Brazil
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Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Rio de Janeiro > Barra da Tijuca
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Luxury Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
#13 Business Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
#14 Family Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
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