Windsor Excelsior in Copacabana

The Windsor Excelsior opened in the 1950s as Hotel Excelsior, when Copacabana was already a busy beach with lots of buildings (see this photo on the Saudades do Rio photoblog) and when Rio de Janeiro hosted World Cup finals.

One of a few Copacabana beachfront hotels, the Windsor Excelsior has already issued its rates for Carnival 2010 as well as New Year's Eve, when, from the terrace with a pool on the top floor, you have a superb view of the party and fireworks.

Photo courtesy of Windsor Hotéis.