Palace Hotel
Art Deco grandeur fused with Bahian soul. Think cream-and-black mosaic floors, Chesterfield sofas, Nádia Taquary sculptures made of shells and búzios, and photographs by local lensman Akira Cravo covering the corridors. The ballroom — the Dona Flor — was originally a casino and still drips with mirrored columns and gilded glamour. But none of it feels like a museum. The rooftop keeps things lively.
Request a room on a higher floor — you'll get views of the bay and less street noise from Rua Chile
Why It Matters
The first luxury hotel in Bahia, still the best address in Salvador's Historic Center. Its facade is protected by IPHAN (Brazil's national heritage authority). A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. collection and Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2023. The rooftop pool and Fera Lounge have become a genuine local landmark — not just a hotel amenity.
Salvador's original luxury hotel — built in 1934 on Rua Chile, Brazil's very first street — the Fera Palace opened as Bahia's first grand hotel and hosted everyone from Carmen Miranda to Pablo Neruda to Orson Welles. When the city's historic center fell into decay in the 1980s, it went with it. Then in 2012, local entrepreneur Antonio Mazzafera bought the wreck and handed it to Danish architect Adam Kurdahl, who spent years restoring 640 original wooden windows, 230 Art Deco ornaments, and thousands of square meters of original parquet floors before reopening it in 2017 as the Fera Palace Hotel. Today it's 81 rooms spread across a landmarked Art Deco building with a copper dome, a rooftop infinity pool staring down at the Bay of All Saints, and one of the city's most celebrated restaurants.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Single Room
The entry-level option and honestly not a lot of space — 18m² is compact. But it has everything you actually need: queen bed, smart TV, digital safe, minibar, antiallergic pillows. Works well for solo travelers or business guests passing through Salvador who just need a clean, characterful base in the Historic Center.
Queen · 18 sqm
Corner Suite
This is the architecturally interesting one. Positioned at the building's triangular corner where Rua Chile meets Rua d'Ajuda, the 46m² suite looks out over Castro Alves Square and gets partial bay views. Large bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub and separate rain shower. The OutThere review notes broad windows on all three sides — you're essentially living inside the building's most dramatic point. At 46m² it's genuinely spacious.
King · 46 sqmDeluxe Room
24m² with the flexibility of king or twin configuration — useful for couples or friends traveling together. Cozier than the entry rooms, with a more complete Art Deco feel. Each room has a distinct décor courtesy of Kurdahl's design: different furniture arrangements, different color palettes.
King or Twin · 24 sqmExecutive Room
At 31m², this is the most family-friendly standard room. It connects with Deluxe rooms, making it a good option for families who need the space. Faces Rua Chile — the first street in Brazil — which sounds romantic but can mean noise from below.
King · 31 sqmJunior Suite
The first room category with a proper living room — 35m² total. Décor reflects both the hotel's 1930s Art Deco heritage and the essence of Bahia. King bed plus the option for an additional bed. A solid step up without the price tag of the Corner or Tower.
King · 35 sqmSuperior Room
A step up from the Classic at 21m² — still not huge, but more comfortable for a multi-night stay. Good pick for travelers who want more space without paying suite prices. Same amenity set as the Classic.
Queen · 21 sqmTower Suite
The only one of its kind in the building — 110m² with a living room, a proper dining room with a bar, a powder room, and a king bedroom with soaking tub. Designed personally by Adam Kurdahl. Two smart TVs. Panoramic views of the Bay of All Saints. This is the best room in Salvador by a significant margin for anyone who needs space and a proper dining setup.
King · 110 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel's location is itself an activity. Lacerda Elevator is 200 meters away; Pelourinho is a 10-minute walk; São Francisco Church is 500 meters. The concierge handles tour assistance and ticket booking.
Six event rooms plus one meeting room, including the showstopper Dona Flor ballroom — originally the hotel's casino, now a mirrored Art Deco room with gilded columns that handles events for up to 300 people. Modular spaces suit everything from board meetings to weddings.
Air-conditioned fitness room on the 9th floor with modern cardiovascular and weight-training machines. Small but functional — guests note it's efficient rather than expansive. Open daily 6am–11pm.
A 25-meter infinity pool on the 9th floor, clad in artisanally produced glazed ceramic tiles. Views take in the Bay of All Saints, Forte São Marcelo, Mercado Modelo, Ilha de Itaparica, and the Itapagipe Peninsula. Poolside service from the Fera Lounge. Hotel guests only.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
6 event rooms + 1 meeting room. Capacity up to 300 people. Includes the historic Dona Flor ballroom.
Complimentary in all rooms and common areas.
Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts I Prefer loyalty program. Points earning and redemption available.
Available on site, surcharge applies.
Available on request, surcharge applies. Salvador airport (SSA) is ~24 km away.
Massage and wellness treatments available by request at the Fera Lounge spa, open 8am–5pm daily.
9th floor, air-conditioned, open daily 6am–11pm.
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