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The Maze Inn vs Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Both The Maze Inn and Windsor Excelsior Hotel are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Windsor Excelsior Hotel scores marginally better than The Maze Inn. Windsor Excelsior Hotel is ranked #34 in Rio de Janeiro with accolades from 5 reviews like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Oyster.

The Maze Inn
The Maze Inn
7 / 10
Rua Tavares Bastos 414 _ 66, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Meeting Rooms
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Time Out Time Out
"Englishman Bob Nadkarni's inn has developed mythical status as much for its amiable raconteur owner as the monthly word-of-mouth jazz nights." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most interesting place to stay in Rio, designed and run by the BBC’s former Rio correspondent, and famous for its jazz nights."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Without a doubt the most original place to stay in Rio, the Maze is a home, a music venue, an art gallery and an institution tucked away at the top of a favela." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A fantastic place to overnight for those looking for an alternative view of Rio. The rooms are uniquely decorated... while the veranda offers stunning views of the bay and Pão de Açúcar." Full review
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
7 / 10
Avenida Atlantica 1800, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001
From $75 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Time Out Time Out
"For a three star hotel it really delivers... redwood panelling in the corridors and marble touches in the bathrooms, the buffet breakfast is a star attraction." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Facing the beach from the same block as the Copacabana Palace, this 14-story, glass-fronted property, part of the Windsor hotel chain, continues to prove a popular midrange contender." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Well-run upper-end choice in the middle of Copacabana’s beachfront."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The rooftop has a fantastic swimming pool area, with picture-perfect views over the Copacabana beach." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel, part of the Windsor chain, may have been built in the 1950s, but its look is sleek and contemporary." Full review
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Ask for a room with a view over Copacabana Beach.