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A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Library
Front of property
Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Map
Largo da Palma, 6 - Nazaré, Salvador, BA, 40040-170
  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Castro Alves Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lapa Shopping Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

  • 14.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel

Historic Salvador hotel in Salvador Centro with a 24-hour front desk
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

During your stay at A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel, you're just a quick walk from São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast offered for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, conference space and library
  • Within a 10-minute walk of São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador and Ruy Barbosa House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 108 square feet (10 square metres) and includes conference space. The historic A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel also features a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.
A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: BRL 25 for adults and BRL 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 108 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 25 for adults and from BRL 25 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ezra, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and close to Pelourinho
The staff was great, the rooms are very small, extremely well located. However, BEWARE breakfast is not included and we were surprised with a bill we were not warned. The staff never ever said anything at check-in and their promo makes reference to all services included. It was not about the cost because breakfast was great and the cook really friendly and caring this was about surprising us with hidden charges.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luis, San Juan, PR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right on the center of Salvador. Excellent breakfast... Unbelievable bread. Great staff, friendly but very professional...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a gem in the rough
The staff were exceptionally friendly. They would go out of their way to help you - even when they didn't speak any english. The staff made the experience - I remember wanting something sweet and the restaurant staff gave me a sample of two sweets. I ended up ordering both. LOL. The area is kind of questionable even during the day. I did walk from there two or three times, but was very on guard. At night it is kind of seedy. The location is my biggest complaint. I needed to get cash. the security person told me I could walk, but I couldn't find the location. They happily called a cab who waited for me and brought me back from the Baco de Brazil security in the lobby. Salvador was probably my favorite city in Brazil. The tours from the property were priced well ( $50 US or RS 165 for 8 hours between two tours with pay your own buffet lunch). They helped make sure I saw everything I wanted to see plus some. The wifi was really solid, but you need a separate code for each device. The rooms are pretty small but sufficient. The rooms were clean. The price is great...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Ori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
The hotel was surprisingly nice. It does not look like much outside, but the rooms are clean and up to date. The lobby area is good to sit in and relax. The Wifi worked fine. The place has all you need. I was pleased.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in old town
Good people run a good hotel. Tastefully removated in a very location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is professional, knowledgable, and always friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and stylish.
Nicely decorated, cozy room, fantastic breakfast. The surroundings are a bit shabby but well, Salvador is like that. It's a 5 min walk to Pelourinho but most people would recommend taking a taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Edgard, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in the middle of the city
The hotel is amazing, helpful staff and great breakfast. The hotel has a lot of charecter and history, just around the corner lots of street restaurants with a verity of of traditional food. Highly recommended to those who like history and don't care much about the neighbourhood.

10/10 Excellent

John, Palm Beach, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located on the edge of the Old Town
The hotel is located on the edge of the Old Town and only 300 metres walk to the elevator connecting the upper and lower levels of the Old Town. The hotel service was excellent. Very helpful with suggestions for day activities and how to walk to the Old Town. The square the hotel faces is also fronted by a university building. The walk to the Old Town is through a very run down area, but the locals are friendly and will warn you to keep your cameras etc secure. Walking during the day is safe but the Hotel stongly recommends a taxi at night. If you want to be close to the Old Town and not at one of the beaches and having to spend 30 minutes or more in traffic as well as see how the locals live then this hotel is ideal.

2/10 Terrible

visitante

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
need to take in account: location
I found the hotel and the staff very nice and welcoming. The hotel is located in walking distance with historic site. However the plaza in front has children begging for money and men sleeping on street all day. My family didn't feel comfortable walking around and to the hotel and ended up taking taxi every time we went out. Very kind and helping staff though.

8/10 Good

JC, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thought the hotel was great - really friendly & much more spacious than the photos suggest. Sadly the surrounding area is very run down - like much of Salvador. The Pelourinho is a 5/10 min walk but the road is very dirty & you wouldn't walk after dark. But having said that, Pelourinho is still very much worth a visit & we very much enjoyed our time there.

10/10 Excellent

sjaramillo, bogota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel staff, beautiful building
the hotel is located in a bas side of town, coming in and coming out by taxi is recommended. We would recommend this hotel to other people who want to experience the old side of Salvador

8/10 Good

John, Xiamen, China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to famous tour sight.
I am mainly for business purpose this time, but people in this hotel are very kind and helped me with the transportation and suggestions.

10/10 Excellent

Tally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely Oasis in Salvador
A Casa das Portas Velhas is a beautiful, colonial boutique hotel. It is a 3 minute walk from the great historic centre of Salvador, Pelourinho. Unfortunately, it is situated on a slightly dodgy street. All that means is that from 6pm onwards, we took taxis to and from the hotel. During the day, we walked without any problems. The hotel really is an oasis from reality, elegant and well decorated. However, the biggest asset of the hotel is the staff. Every member of staff greets you with a smile and will bend over backwards to help your stay be the best it can possibly be. The housekeeping staff are so elegant and happy, it makes you smile just walking by them and saying hello in the corridor. Upon arrival, the barman greets you with a soothing, cold drink and the staff at the concierge desk, who all speak perfect English, will answer any questions and give you a tour of the hotel and its history. We were lucky enough to get upgraded from a standard room to the master suite due to some "problem" or other, which was incredible seeing as it was my boyfriend's 30th birthday! Finally, the hotel offers the best breakfast we have had in 2 months of touring South America: an amazing selection of fresh tropical fruits, cereals, homemade granola, cakes, breads, greek yoghurt, delicious scrambled eggs (always tricky at a buffet breakfast...) and cheese and ham. Completely worth paying extra for! On the flip side, there is no room service or food available after 8pm, so you do need to plan for dinner elsewhere, and as you need to call a cab and can't just walk outside, it's something you need to keep in mind. Conclusion: we loved it here and would definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Val, Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from Home
I am a very frequent traveler and have stayed at many places and this was an amazing boutique hotel, friendly welcoming staff, very clean and the decor and art work is lovely. The breakfast was wonderful and had a large variety of fruits, breads and sweets. The ladies that run the kitchen are happy to prepare anything specific that you may want and made us special little treats for the day we departed. The back patio is open air and great place to lounge and have a cocktail. They have access to good tour guides and we loved our time spent there. Just a note to those that are taller in stature, the triple room has 3 twin beds which is they are comfortable and room is well appointed but tall folks may want to opt for rooms with bigger beds.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, SP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historical / Family-like staffs!
This hotel located quite near to the historic area. but you might want to be careful about the security when it get's dark, but this is the same like everywhere else.

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Botique Hotel
If you like botiques, rather than chains, this is definitely the place for you. The hotel has a unique flair due to its decore and ambiance. My room was a bit small but very comfortable, and it and the bathroom were very clean. Best of all, the staff give highly personalized service - everyone seem to know who I was soon after I checked in. Do wander around the hotel, as there are little nooks and cranies here and there where you can plop down and read or watch TV. They have a breakfast spread in the morning, but be sure to ask the waitresses for anything special you want, like eggs or whatever. Also, while the hotel is actually quite near many toursit sites, it's in a slightly hidden area. My taxi driver from the airport knew exactly where it was, but the front desk told me that you might have to tell a driver its "atras da Guarnicao Mangueira" which is a police barracks. They also told me that the immediate area is not safe after dark, and I should go by cab then. By day it took me a few minutes to get oriented, but once I did I found my way all over the downtown area and the many tourist spots - they are really quite close-by.

8/10 Good

Dan, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfactory guaranteed
The Staff are very friendly and helpful, especially being multilingual. The Staff are more than happy to recommend places to visit and to avoid. The food was great and freshly made. The Hotel/Villa is staffed 24/7 so you will always have their support and a free cab service is available to the near centre which is also a bonus.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel and restaurant in hotel were absolutely wonderful. But the neighborhodd was completely unsafe either in daytime or nightime, so much so tht the hotel provided one RT per day into the historic district, but it took a while to get this free taxi.

2/10 Terrible

M, Los Angeles, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away from this hotel. Far away.
We urged Expedia to remove this hotel from the list. It is located in a very unsafe area of town and we are certainly not timid travelers. We rented a car to explore the city. The hotel is in the old part of town, but not the touristy one. It is very diffocult to find and the roads there are in very bad condition. The road to the hotel was full of men loitering, many sleeping on the sidewalk. Military police was very visible in the area with roadblocks and machine guns drawn. And that was all during the day. There was just no way we would stay there, come back at night with the road condition, and the neighborhood the way it was. Stay at the more touristy, but definitely safer resorts along the coast and avoid the area of this hotel at all cost.

10/10 Excellent

Donald, San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was impressive
Enjoyed my trip and this hotel was of excellent quality. The buffet breakfas was wonderfuly and so was the service. Decorum was unique and elegant.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Casa das Portas Velhas - Right Mix
I had travelled to Brazil last year, to Rio and Sao Paulo. Since Salvador was said to be the second most visited location in Brazil, I had to see it. There were many travel reviews warning about the security of Salvador, especially around the Pelourinho. I researched as best I could and decided on Portas Velhas because of the reputed quality of the accomodations and its proximity to the tourist sights. I was very pleased with the hotel. It is in a not so nice part of town, but 'not so nice' is not a big deal to a New Yorker like myself. I and my friend had not problems at all. We never felt threatened or afraid. The Pelourinho, the churches, the museums and especially the cathedral are very well worth the effort to see. Portas Velhas, clean, great staff and fantastic breakfast was always a pleasant place to turn in to after a day of serious sight seeing. The air-conditioning, the elevator and the fine quality bedding are things I think others will appreciate also. I would recommend this hotel. There are people conversant in many languages and their English is superb. You might think a hotel decorated with old doors would be a bit over the top or corny. Come and see, you'll actually like it. Do shop around but believe me, you won't be disappointed with A Casa das Portas Velhas.

8/10 Good

Ana, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a gem, very special and unique
We were very pleased by the hotel, its uniqueness, friendliness of staff, size and decoration of rooms. The jacuzzi in the back patio under the stars was a great welcome, after strolling around all day. The breakfasts were extraordinary, specially for me who like mostly fruit in the mornings. Great variety and taste. There is also a fine restaurant for the evenings, a little expensive though.

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
a gem
The hotel was a wonderful respite to the huddle and bustle of Salvador. Unique decor with high ceilings and great Italian restaurant. Shower (weak) and spotty internet the only downsides.

10/10 Excellent

Hans, Copenhagen, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Hotel
If you are looking for at great hotel service, with entusiatic and involved employees - then this is the place. It was almost like visiting a family. Everybody was keen to help and spoke good English too. The hotel has great charm and great atmosphere. I have not stayed in such a nice hotel for several years.