Hotel Fasano Salvador
Salvador, Brazil
Centro Historico
Vibe
A refined, sun-washed tempo balances lively rooftop cocktails with cool, quiet retreats looking out over the bay.
“Restored Art Deco outpost”
Interiors pair preserved Art Deco proportions and Carrara marble with rich Brazilian jacaranda woodwork and clean modern lines.
Attentive hospitality, Egyptian cotton linens, spacious suites, and indulgent bathrooms fitted with deep soaking bathtubs.
A restored 1930s Art Deco landmark and listed cultural site, once the storied headquarters of A Tarde newspaper.
On Praça Castro Alves overlooking the Bay of All Saints, at the entrance to Salvador's historic center.
“Hotel Fasano Salvador sits in the headquarters of a former newspaper and overlooks the Bay of All Saints, and the nearby Art Deco Fera Palace...”
Rooms
Bedrooms feature dark jacaranda wood detailing and parquet floors, while marble bathrooms come fitted with deep soaking tubs.
Wellness
The rooftop pool is lined with blue Brazilian granite, joined by a spa offering holistic therapies with Bahian essential oils.
Backstory
Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld converted the former headquarters of Bahia's daily newspaper A Tarde into this coastal landmark.
Eat & drink
Restaurante Fasano serves upscale Italian classics alongside Bahian specialties, complemented by classic cocktails at the ground-floor lobby bar.
The neighborhood
Set on Praça Castro Alves, the hotel anchors the historic center with sweeping views across the surrounding bay.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.