Enjoying a superb position facing the beautiful Barra da Tijuca beach, the Windsor Barra Hotel is located in an upmarket area to the west of Rio’s city centre. Considered to be “the new Miami Beach of Rio”, Barra da
Tijuca is an 18 km-long stretch of powdery white sand washed by clear, blue waters, with fine restaurants, bars and sleek shopping malls along its shore. And yet just 15 minutes away from all this is Tijuca Forest, the largest urban rainforest in the world, covering 330 square kilometres and punctuated by mountains, waterfalls and ancient limestone caves.
Strikingly constructed fromglass, marble, granite and steel, the Windsor Barra is a truly contemporary hotel incorporating wonderful views of the sea and surrounding
landscape. Spend your leisure time down on the hotel’s private stretch of beach which feature sun loungers and umbrellas, or on the spectacular rooftop terrace. Here, you can take a dip in the pool, work out at the fitness centre, submit to a relaxing massage
or just take in the amazing 360-degree view with a sunset cocktail fromthe rooftop bar.
Rooms
The hotel’s 338 rooms and suites are decorated
in neutral tones in a cool, contemporary style
and all have broadband Internet access as
standard. Rates from USD 150.
Leisure
The hotel’s roof terrace has an outdoor pool,
sauna, fitness room and even a massage service. For children, there is a dedicated pool and playground.
Dining
Enjoy local specialities in the buffet restaurant serving contemporary Brazilian cuisine and international dishes. One could also retire to the comfortable English-style lobby bar for a nightcap before bed.
Meeting facilities
The Windsor Barra’s Convention Centre is one of the largest in Brazil. 40 meeting rooms spread over 92,000 square feet can accommodate up to 3,000 delegates.
Location
Rio de Janeiro Tom Jobim Airport is 27 km away. Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach are 15 km and 18 km away respectively.