Our room, Calicut, was beautiful in every way. As we only had two days we enjoyed being on the main square and walked everywhere we wanted to go. Good restaurants within a few blocks. Highly recommended.

We stayed in Villa Bahia for 5 days at the start of our trip to northern Brazil & I think it's possibly the best hotel we've ever experienced. The building itself, the wonderful staff, the beautiful rooms - I cannot think of any improvements that can be made to this haven in the gem that is Pelourinho.
The location is outstanding & our initial concerns about being in the old town late at night were unfounded. Of course there is crime (as with any city) but as long as you're sensible there is no reason why you won't be perfectly safe.
We loved the hotel and area so much that we returned for one last night at the end of our trip before we flew out of Brazil...and it was like returning home!
The attention to detail is astounding; the delicious meals & drinks, the history of the building, and not least the time staff spend with residents, helping them make the most of their trip.
Thank you Villa Bahia for making our trip to Salvador so special, we will always have amazing memories of our time there!!

I had made a reservation through Hotel.com and when I checked into the hotel I found the room to be dusty and moldy. The hotel is also on one of the main squares so it is very loud. After a few hours I went downstairs and spoke to the front desk about the mold and due to my allergies wanted to check out and receive a refund. I was told that this was fine and not to worry. Of course when I got home I was billed-after working with Hotel.com and Villa Bahia Hotel they refused to refund any of my money. I was very disappointed that they were unwilling to even compromise on the bill after I did check out and spoke to them directly about leaving. There are many very nice hotels to stay @ in Salvador but this would not be one of them.

Beautifully restored old building. Every room is unique – be sure to check the website to pick the one that most appeals. The plumbing works, the beds are comfie, the linens first rate, and the décor is downright magical – in the rooms, the corridors, and the lobbies. We loved our street view room with a balcony accessed through floor-to-ceiling doors that let in the breeze and the street music of all sorts. The street settles down around 10 pm or so. If you prefer silence that begins earlier than that, consider a pool or patio view room. The breakfasts are excellent and they’ll serve you at tables set out on that wonderful street if you request. That pedestrian-only street has cathedrals at each end, with shops, restaurants, a fountain, and a parade of Brazilian fashion and fun-to-watch tourists, vendors, and costumed Candomblé women in between. (The costumed women do charge for photos.) There is a vendor of fresh coconut milk (a fine mix if you BYO) across the street, as well as some cheap places to buy bottled water. The restaurant serves fine food at night, but the hotel is within easy walking distance to a cluster of restaurants with outdoor tables in the sea breeze, the glorious Maria Mata Mouros restaurant, and many others offering just about any regional, ethnic, or tourist food you may prefer. Every building lining the street is colorfully restored. Service at the Villa Bahia is friendly, but room service can be unreliable. There is always an English-speaker at the desk.