Hotel Fasano Salvador is the city's most polished address, set in a heritage building on the Praça Castro Alves in the historic centre. The building is protected by the state heritage institute and once housed the first headquarters of the A Tarde newspaper for 45 years. It now holds 70 rooms in six categories, decorated in blues and with local crafts such as rugs, textiles and handmade ceramics. The rooftop has a wooden deck, a pool lined in Azul Bahia granite, a pool bar and a fitness centre, all with views over the bay, and there is a spa, a business centre and a restaurant serving Fasano classics alongside Bahian dishes. It suits travellers who want to be close to the sights and are happy to pay for design, service and a view.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits at Praça Castro Alves 5, at the edge of the historic centre, with the bay on one side and the old town on the other. Pelourinho and the Terreiro de Jesus are within reach on foot, although the streets are steep, and the Lacerda Elevator and the Mercado Modelo are a short ride away. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the easiest way to reach Barra, the airport and the other neighbourhoods. As in any central district, take a car after dark rather than walking the quiet streets.
The rooms and the facilities
Rooms range from compact Superior rooms to larger suites, and the building keeps its character with an art deco lobby, marble floors and dark wood details. The rooftop is the heart of the hotel, with the pool, the bar and a sweeping view across the water that is at its best late in the day.
The restaurant, Gero, serves moquecas and shrimp bobó alongside the brand's signature dishes, and the spa offers body and facial treatments, open to outside guests by appointment. The hotel also offers guided visits of the building and special programmes, which are worth asking about when you book.
What to know
The hotel's own page does not give a breakfast format, so confirm what your rate includes. Check-in times, parking and any pet policy should be checked directly, and the hotel can be reached by phone before travel. Request a higher floor for the view and ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper, since the square outside can be lively. Book early for Carnival, New Year and the peak summer months, when prices in the city rise sharply.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool with bay views
- ✓Pool bar
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Restaurant serving Bahian dishes
- ✓Business center
- ✓Heritage building with art deco lobby
- ✓Guided visits of the building
Good questions
Where is Hotel Fasano Salvador?+
It stands on the Praça Castro Alves in the historic centre, in a protected building that once housed a newspaper headquarters. Pelourinho is within reach on foot, though the streets are steep.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is a rooftop pool on a wooden deck with views over All Saints Bay, plus a pool bar and a fitness centre.
Is breakfast included?+
The hotel does not state a standard breakfast format, so check what your rate includes before you book.
