O You Must Go went to discover a new hotel in Búzios, Vila da Santa. It took five years to complete and is inspired by the classic houses of the South of France. Perfect for spending the weekend or a few days to relax during your vacation, the hotel boutique provides a unique experience in several ways.
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The service is very attentive, guests receive a special welcome drink served at sunset, the decoration is rich in details and the restaurant’s detailed menu. The hotel in Búzios still preserves an inspiring setting. It is located in the historic and charming heart of the city. In other words, between the Square and the Ossos Beach; next to the Church of Sant’Ana, founded in 1742. The tip is to arrive at the hotel and ask to schedule a sailing trip along the islands and beaches from Búzios. Vila da Santa is right in front of the marina.
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The entrance to the hotel in Búzios is through an authentic fishermen’s house from the 1940s. Once there, we come across internal courtyards on several levels with white and royal blue chalets.
In total, there are 19 suites divided into six categories – including the Bride’s Room, a special hotel project that caters to weddings and honeymoons, as it is close to the church. Oh! Vila da Santa is part of the Circuito Elegante catalog, which brings together the best hotels and restaurants in Brazil. To register and access discounts and benefits, just click here!
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The decoration
Everything in the hotel evokes the “Secrets de Famille” atmosphere. For those who don’t know, it is a reference brand of objects and home accessories located in Shopping da Gávea, in Rio. The antique pieces are all for sale. Scattered throughout the living rooms, convention rooms, breakfast rooms and common areas of the hotel.
“These are pieces collected over 30 years of life, some authentic from French castles. To bring a little of the atmosphere that existed in Brigitte Bardot’s Búzios, in the 60s, to today”, says Bettina d’Archemont, owner of Secrets and partner of the boutique hotel. According to Bettina, all environments in Vila da Santa have the concept of “charm furniture” with French inspiration, woodwork Lux tailor-made and exclusive design. “Everything can be ordered. If the guest falls in love with the bed in one of the 19 rooms, they can have it at home, with whatever changes they want,” says Bettina.
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Note the luxurious details aside: the bathroom fixtures and metals are from the English company Imperial, 600-thread count Portuguese bed linen, Secrets de Famille kitchenware and a line made exclusively by Luiz Salvador. On the walls, paintings by Dominique Jardy, a French painter who lives in Rio and has several works spread across hotels in the city, such as the Copacabana Palace.
The gastronomy
The restaurant serves international cuisine, with a very French touch, designed by chef Rodrigo Debossan. For breakfast, warm homemade cheese bread, omelet, tapioca, quiches and homemade cakes. On Saturdays, on the “Musical Dinner” menu, try the salads, mushroom risotto and the tasty dulce de leche creme brulée. With live music, dinner is also offered to non-guests.
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The boutique hotel also has a lounge with sun loungers and two swimming pools, one of which is heated. In addition to a Spa space with a menu of special massages and relaxing baths, an events room and a bar.
The architecture of Vila da Santa is designed by Sandra and Ana Gnatalli, decoration by Edgard Octávio, with curtains by Erasto Eiras. The lighting is designed by Ugo Nitsche and landscaping by Gilberto Elkis and Paulo Dantas. Another great hotel in Búzios!
Praça Eugênio Honold, Praia dos Ossos, Búzios.
Tel.: (22) 2623-5770
Por Helen Pomposelli, @helenpomposelli
Photos: Helen Pomposelli and Sérgio Quissak
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