The Windsor California is the newest member of the Windsor family of hotels, offering 157 rooms in the heart of Copacabana's beachfront Avenida Atlantica. All guests can enjoy panoramic views of Copacabana from the rooftop pool and will find that the hotel’s staff will be happy to help with any request.
OUR OPINION:
The Windsor brand is one of our favorites in Rio de Janeiro and the Windsor California is our preferred hotel in their portfolio due to the excellent value and ideal location it provides.
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Superior Executive Room, Windsor California
Rooms
All rooms are furnished with a TV, minibar, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. The higher end category rooms feature oceanfront views which we highly recommend.
Location
Within walking distance of the Windsor California are some of the trendiest bars, restaurants, and night clubs in the city. Guests will also have easy access to Copacabana Beach as well as some of Rio’s top attractions.
Food and drink
- A delicious, assorted breakfast buffet is offered to all guests.
- Lunch and dinner are also available at the hotel’s restaurant which serves up traditional Brazilian fare.
Tour ideas in Rio de Janeiro
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Windsor California as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Belmond Copacabana Palace
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Fasano Rio
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Hotel Emiliano
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Mama Ruisa
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Cycling Tour of Rio's Beaches ![Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro]()
Cycling Tour of Rio's Beaches
Cycling Tour of Rio's Beaches
The beaches are an excellent place to watch cariocas jogging, strutting and walking their poodles in the sunshine. You set the pace and if there is time you will also be able to circle the Lagoa before returning to your hotel.
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Maracanã Football Match ![Maracanã stadium, Rio de Janeiro]()
Maracanã Football Match
Maracanã Football Match
The Maracanã football stadium was built in 1950 for the World Cup and is the biggest stadium of its kind, holding at one point, before terraces were converted to seating, more than 200,000 fans.
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Rio by Night ![Rio de Janeiro at sunset]()
Rio by Night
Rio by Night
There is no other place in Rio that embodies the 'alegria' or happiness of the Brazilian people more than the nightlife scene in the neighborhood of Lapa.
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Rio de Janeiro and nearby places
- Ilha Grande 103 kilometers away
- Búzios 137 kilometers away
- Green Coast 140 kilometers away
- Paraty 159 kilometers away
- Tiradentes 231 kilometers away
- Ouro Preto 290 kilometers away
- Minas Gerais 543 kilometers away
- Florianópolis 746 kilometers away
- Trancoso 830 kilometers away
- Brasília 940 kilometers away