Villa Bahia Pousada 

Just imagine all the love and hard work that has gone into rebuilding two adjoining Colonial dwellings dating back to the 17th and 18th century, respectively—and you will not fail to be impressed by the Villa Bahia Pousada hotel in Salvador. The location is famous—the colonial Pelourinho of Brazil. The Airport Shuttle from the Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (25 km away) will take you to the site.

They were all involved with this reconstruction—a structural engineer, two talented architects, an archeologist, an acoustics specialist and the town’s historical monuments service. The entire hotel is soundproof. All the doors, windows and woof floors are intact. The olden Banhos or Jewish baths have been completely restored. The owner of the Villa Bahia Pousada hotel is French.

There are 17 rooms in total, 3 of which have a private bath and terrace each. The unique décor will send you back with a vaster knowledge of Brazilian history and culture than before. The 30-member staff of Villa Bahia Pousada hotel exudes great warmth and cheer.

Your room has the best of modern amenities of a 5-star hotel—air conditioning, cable/satellite television, DVD player, free Internet access via Wireless/WiFi Lan, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box, and hair dryer. The king-sized beds have mosquito netting. You may also access laundry and ironing services, excess space for extra luggage and babysitting/child services. Room service, Tour Desk and Front Desk work 24 hours. There is also a vehicle parking lot nearby.

If you take the elevator to the hotel rooftop, you can get a fantastic view of Bahian bell towers, facades and roofs of colonial houses. The antique armchairs and deep couches placed in the lounges are wonderfully relaxing. There is a solarium and an outdoor swimming pool as well. If you are a food buff, you will love the seafood dished out by the gourmet restaurant on the ground floor.

The Villa Bahia Pousada hotel has a secret—two hidden patios. One consists of round marble tables surrounded by wrought-iron chairs, set amidst green vegetation. Just watch the fountain play and listen to the singing of the exotic birds of Brazil. The White Patio on the other side of a narrow corridor has Maltese cross mosaic tiles. The pool is set against this dramatic backdrop. There is vegetation on the walls. Lounge on a deck chair, and forget all your worries.

Carnival time in Salvador is a treat—traditional dresses, parade, percussion groups, fortune tellers, and spicy fried eats. Other attractions are the Capoeira, the nearby Jorge Amado Museum, the well-known Lacerda Elevator and the Praca da Se that overlooks All Saints Bay. Have a great time in Brazil.