Windsor Asturias Hotel, Rio de JaneiroWindsor Asturias Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 69 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $71 a night (cached, not a live quote).Windsor Asturias Hotel is a three-star establishment located in the Cinelandia neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro. It sits near the Municipal Theater and various museums, making it a practical base for those interested in local culture. The hotel serves business travellers and families, providing meeting rooms alongside leisure facilities like a gym, sauna, and an outdoor swimming pool. A rooftop terrace offers views over the city. While the location provides easy access to the metro for trips to Copacabana, the rooms are described as basic and no-frills. On-site dining includes a restaurant with special diet menus and 24-hour room service.What stands out

Close to metro and tram

Rooftop pool and terrace

On-site gym and sauna

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Basic room decor

No in-room coffee makers

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