Windsor Florida Hotel, Rio de JaneiroWindsor Florida Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 61 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $74 a night (cached, not a live quote).Built in 1928, the Windsor Florida Hotel is a four-star property situated in the Flamengo residential district. It sits within walking distance of Flamengo Beach and provides access to local transport links. The hotel contains 422 rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant that serves buffet breakfast and dinner. The building also offers meeting spaces for business guests. While the hotel provides modern interiors, some guests have reported issues with the air conditioning. It suits both families and business travellers looking for a central base in the area.What stands out

Rooftop pool and terrace

Near Flamengo Beach

On-site fitness centre

Meeting facilities available

Watch out for

Air conditioning issues

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