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Martinique Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Rua Sá Ferreira 30
Location Copacabana, Copacabana
Transportation Bus: 415
Phone 021/2195-5200
Fax 021/2195-5222
Web site www.windsorhoteis.com
Room Information 117 units
Prices R$190-R$220 (US$95-US$110/£51-£59) double. Extra person 25%. Children 10 and under stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer, safe

Frommer's Review

The Martinique is the newest budget option of the Windsor chain. Located just around the corner from the Miramar, the hotel is only half a block off the Avenida Atlântica and offers excellent value. The hotel consists of two buildings side-by-side that were gutted and then joined together. This makes for some mazelike hallways and some small rooms, but on the plus side, the hotel is brand-new and the rates are affordable. The best rooms are the superior ones that look out over the street. The ones closest to the corner (rooms that end in 13 such as nos. 413 and 513) even have a partial ocean view. The standard rooms look out over the back lots of the adjacent buildings. However, all are pleasantly furnished in bright colors and have comfortable beds. Nice details at this price level include the hair dryer, makeup mirror, electronic safe, and high-speed Internet in each room. Most rooms are a tad on the small side and accommodate two people only. If you require a room for three, reserve ahead of time. The hotel even has a rooftop pool and sun deck but with the beach only 300 feet away you'd have to be pretty lazy not to make it out the door.

Facilities:
Restaurant; rooftop pool; cardio equipment; concierge; room service; nonsmoking floors; laundry

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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