incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: 7,35/10 - Situated in the historic centre of Salvador, four ... more
minutes walk from Pelourinho, individual customer service in German and Portuguese,swimming pool, cultural program in the historic Center of Salvador near the fam...
The Pousada Barroco na Bahia welcomes you in a glamorous, restored building where modern ... more
amenities and personal service await you for a relaxing stay.The hotel is located in the historic center of Salvador, only a 5-minute walk to Pelourinho, the city'...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Nicely restored tourist friendly old town Disadvantages: The ladies hunt in packs
Salvador, in the state of Bahia, north east Brazil (or São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos as it was named in the past) was the first colonial capital city of Brazil and, although power shifted to Rio de Janeiro in the late eighteenth century, then to Brasilia in 1960, it retains much of it's past grandeur and colonial architecture. One of the main reasons to come here, however, is the wonderful mix of cultural influences that make the cuisine, music and lifestyle here so different even to other parts of Brazil. The population of over three million, consists mainly of people with African origins descended from slaves, although there have been many other strong influences through Salvador's history. Salvador is also famous for it's carnival and street parties.
The final stop on my extensive two-week tour of Brazil was to Salvador ...
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: Fantastic atmosphere and culture Disadvantages: Expensive to get to, dangourous in places
The phrase "cut the atmosphere with a knife" is often over used, but in the case of Salvador it is an understatment. In all my travels (109 countries on every continent) I have never visited such an electrifying city and that includes Rio. Perhaps it was the fact that it was Christmas but the city was alive with music, you hav'nt lived until you have heard "White Chrismas" to a samba beat.
Salvador is unlike any other South American city, it was here that the black slaves were bought over from Africa to work the plantations. From this misery developed capoeira a strange but enchanting synthesis of dance and martial arts. It was started as a form of passive resistance to the colonial masters, the martial arts symbolising the aggression that could not be used and the dance the freedom they desired. Go to the main market near the port ...
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Product details
Long Name
Pousada Barroco Na Bahia
Type
Hotel
Street
Rua Jogo Do Carneiro
Address
Rua Jogo Do Carneiro, Salvador, 40045-040, Brazil
City
Salvador
Country
Brazil
Post Code
40045-040
Continent
South & Central America
Avg Price
35
Manufacturer's product description
Located in the famous Historic Centre of Salvador and just a 4-minute walk from Pelourinho, this hotel has individual decorated apartments situated in 4 extensive restored buildings, which provide modern comfort on the inside, but also conserve the glamour of colonial past on the outside.
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