On my last trip to Salvador, I stayed at La Villa Bahia, the best hotel in Pelourinho. With the seal Charming Itineraries, the hotel is lovely, in addition to being very well located. There are two old mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries, in front of the beautiful Church and Convent of São Francisco, in historic center of Salvador. The rooms are comfortable, the restaurant is great and the staff is friendly.
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La Villa Bahia, the best hotel in Pelourinho
The localization
It was the first time I stayed in the middle of Pillory and I loved it! O historic center of Salvador It’s much cleaner, more organized and safer. There is a police station very close to the hotel, as well as several guards walking around. Of course there are many street vendors, as it is an extremely touristy place, but I liked seeing that they are registered with the city hall. Furthermore, there are a number of beautiful baroque churches close by, and finally, an endless variety of shops, bars and restaurants.
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In fact, I recommend going for lunch at the Maria Matamouro restaurant, a three-minute walk from the hotel. Probably one of the best moquecas I’ve ever eaten!
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Nearby is also the music school of Olodum. Therefore, you will certainly come across groups playing that delicious percussion. More Bahia, impossible! It makes you want to go out dancing…
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The attractions
Very close to the hotel is the Casa do Carnaval da Bahia. A new museum, curated by set designer Gringo Cardia. It is interactive, modern and tells the story of one of the most famous Carnivals in Brazil. Worth the visit!
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O hotel
La Villa Bahia, the best hotel in Pelourinho, is cozy and comfortable. The boutique hotel was opened in 2006 by a Frenchman who moved to Bahia for more than 30 years. The hotel presents a rustic luxury that completely matches the place where it is located. So, the impression is that we entered a cozy farmhouse.
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The rooms
The rooms are between 19 and 40 m² in size and are divided into three floors, accessible by elevator and old wooden staircases. They are equipped with direct dial telephone, air conditioning, TV and DVD, free Wi-Fi Internet access, safe and hairdryer.
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The view can be of Largo de São Francisco, churches or the green internal courtyards. The rooms at the front are a little noisy, as it is always a place with a lot of people passing by. Furthermore, you can listen to some live music in the bars. Nothing that disturbs your sleep, as they stop playing early, but around 5pm, 6pm, the noise gets a little annoying. Ask for a back room, if applicable.
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The decoration
Each room has a different decor. Furthermore, they are named after African regions and states, such as Goa, São Tomé, Príncipe and Angola. Some suites have a four-poster bed, others have a bathtub. While some have high ceilings, others have beautiful old tables. Therefore, there are certainly suites for all tastes, although the common touch to all is rustic charm, antique furniture and lots of wood.
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My experience
I stayed in the Goa suite, measuring 35m² and facing Largo de São Francisco. It was very comfortable, with a King Size bed with mosquito net. The room also had two armchairs, a table and a good closet. The bathroom had a reasonable amount of space and the shower was great. The amenities were from the hotel itself in clay containers, very charming.
The environments of Villa Bahia
Like a typical historic mansion, the best hotel in Pelourinho is divided into several very cozy spaces. The lobby has a living room aura, as does the lounge inside, near the pool. There was a breeze there and the atmosphere invited guests to sit down to read a book or perhaps work a little with their laptop, looking at the pool and garden. In fact, the hotel boutique has books on Salvadorbaroque art, tropical vegetation and other topics of informative and cultural interest.
Outside, the tables on the sidewalk are also very nice. It makes you want to stay there drinking something and watching the movement of the historic center of Salvador.
A refuge in Pelourinho
Two beautiful patios complete the interior of Villa Bahia. While one is an extension of the restaurant lounge, where breakfast is served – bucolic and with the pleasant noise of a water fountain – the other is where the small swimming pool is located, covered by abundant vegetation. On the third floor, a terrace with views of some facades and bell towers. A magical look from the famous historic center of Salvador.
The restaurant
The award-winning Villa Bahia restaurant features contemporary Bahian cuisine with French touches. The dishes are made with local ingredients, coming from small producers in the region. The bar offers a variety of Brazilian coffee harvest options, from the most traditional to the most exotic, served hot or cold! In addition, it has caipirinhas with different fruits.
Breakfast at the best hotel in Pelourinho is well served with a variety of fruits, breads, eggs and homemade cakes.
Charming Itineraries
The Association of Hotels Roteiros de Charme brings together 70 Hotels, Inns and Ecological Refuges from North to South of Brazil, in 16 states and 64 tourist destinations. To search for other hotels that are part of the Charm Routes, visit the website.
Thanks: Villa Bahia, Roteiros de Charme, Casa da Alessa and Maklan.
Text and photos by Renata Araújo
