Paraty, BrazilCentro Historico
Pousada Literária de Paraty
Colonial literary pousada
Centro Historico Paraty, Brazil
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Design HeritageOutside the door
Colonial literary pousada
The inn hosts Paraty's international literary festival, filling restored colonial houses with reading salons and thousands of books.
What it’s good at
Notable
Colonial spaces updated by Jacobsen Arquitetura with Sergio Rodrigues Mole armchairs.
Notable
Restored colonial casarões first opened as an inn in 1971 by actress Maria Della Costa.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Pousada Literária de Paraty, housed in a gorgeously restored colonial mansion in the heart of the historic center, is the event’s official inn.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pedestrian cobblestone lanes surround the property, leading past whitewashed colonial facades to the waterfront pier two blocks away.
The rooms
Curated books line the shelves in every room, and select suites add fireplaces and separate living areas.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits in the central courtyard garden, framed by tropical greenery and colonial balconies.
The spa
Spa Poesia features ofuro soaking tubs and body rituals incorporating herbs harvested from Fazenda Bananal.
At the table
Quintal das Letras serves contemporary caiçara cuisine prepared with organic produce from the hotel's historic farm, Fazenda Bananal.
How it began
Maria Della Costa invested her telenovela earnings into the manor in 1971, creating one of Paraty's first luxury lodgings.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.