Advantages: Good location. Clean. Disadvantages: Need to take a course in customer service
I was very excited to go to this Pousada as we had planned this for a long time as there is so much in the surrounding area to see.
On arrival we found parking to be a problem and almost none existent. We had to park down the road and carry our own luggage to reception.
At reception, although friendly, we had to wait a while to be attended to.
The rooms were clean and although small, were adequate. The bathrooms have been modernized, however grouting and tiling not done very well. Beds comfortable.
Breakfast was included and a large variety of breads, cheeses etc available. However, the service was appalling. It was self service however one had to request certain items such as coffee etc from the waiters. Again, trying to attract the attention of the waiters took time. When we were served coffee it was like dishwater ...
Advantages: Nicely restored tourist friendly old town Disadvantages: The ladies hunt in packs
and the surroundings. We flew from Brasilia to Salvador Airport, taking less than two hours and checked into our hotel, Pousada do Boqoeirao, which we had booked before departure. This is an attractive Pousada or guesthouse, which was originally two colonial houses, just ten minutes walk from historical quarter of Pelourinho. Our room had a fantastic large balcony/roof-terrace with stunning views of Salvador, perfect for an aperitif while watching the sunset.
Pelourinho ("Centro Historico")
We foolishly booked a half day historical tour, which we could easily have done ourselves with the guidebook, on foot, or with an occasional taxi, but perhaps it was more relaxing having history force-fed to us. First we had a driving tour of the city then a walking tour, with a guide, of the historical centre, Pelourinho. This area was restored to its former glory ...
If you are not used to real Spanish food, Meson Bilbao could appear a good option between the thousand restaurants in London. However if you love quality food and enjoy an attentive service, this is not the place for you. Entering the restaurant I was first shocked discovering that no one in the staff was Spanish; the chef is from Philippines and I suppose the only way he knows Spain is by post card.
The service was really slow, even if the restaurant was almost empty, and my husband and I had to wait one hour to order.
When our paella arrived, the fish was clearly frozen, the rice overcooked and the bread almost green.
To complete our devastating experience, before leaving Meson Bilbao a little mouse passed between my legs. I hope at least he enjoyed the food in the restaurant. ...
