Villa Bahia
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Beautiful colonial house tastefully converted into a boutique hotel in the centre of Salvador's historical Pelourinho district This really charming, small hotel is set next to the Igreja de São Francisco, Salvador's most impressive church. Brimming with character, it's converted from two homes (one 17th, one 18th century) that have been thoughtfully and very tastefully restored by the French owners. Walking into the calm and cool lobby from the heat and bustle of Pelourinho outside, you'd think you'd stepped into a colonial Portuguese merchant's house circa 1700, a feeling accentuated by the staff's somewhat kitsch period uniforms. Beside the lobby there's a quiet restaurant that extends to the back of the house, and an outside courtyard and patio with a plunge pool and a few loungers. The lift, painted with an unusual Amazonian jungle frieze, takes you up to the 17 bedrooms, rooftop terrace and small spa where you can have a calming traditional or music-based holistic massage. A great place to soak up days-gone-by atmosphere, and a great base to explore colourful Pelourinho. read more and book at i-escape
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