“Great!”

The hotel is very nice, situated in a nice neigborhood. Great pool facing the sea, as well as the restaurant. Situated opposite to the beach (a very small but rocky and cute one). Free wi-fi in the rooms. We really enjoyed our stay. The only cons is that people at front desk (when concierge is closed) are not fond of giving directions... this was king of frustrating. But I do recommend it.

“Beautiful Ocean view, Fun Neighborhood”

This hotel has a beautiful ocean view. There are many great restaurants nearby. The infinity pool is beautiful, the staff is friendly and helpful.

“Brilliant place to stay in Salvador Rio Vermelho”

Fantastic hotel with great service all round! Brilliant place to stay in Salvador Rio Vermelho. Enjoy the infinity pool and the warm welcome from the staff. Rio Vermelho is a safe area of Salvador bustling with activity on Monday nights and weekends. Also not far by taxi from Barra and Pelourinho

“Very nice stay at the Mercure”

Not much luxury but all the essentials. Hotel barly 10 years old, in the vicinity of the Pestana, said to be the most luxurious of Salvador.Unfortunately, breakfast did not come with the package and came at 29 R$ daily. Just step outside and get the same breakfast at 14 R$ at the Ibis next door.Pool is a must. Internet functioned perfectly.Location is ideal ,much better than in Ondina. Rio Vermelho has interesting food courts, terrazzas and more action, without the traffic.Safe neighbourhood but use caution.

“Simple hotel at a great value”

I go to Salvador once or twice per year, and I often stay at another hotel that is quite close to the Mercure. I decided to try out the Mercure because I wanted to try a different option. This hotel is simple, but comfortable overall. Good points: 1. Free wi-fi internet access. I have multiple wi-fi machines, and I was able to use the wi-fi access for free on two of them. I was also surprised because the connection was very strong. This was a HUGE plus for me. 2. Very reasonably priced (I paid a fraction of what I would have paid at the other hotel where I typically stay). 3. Clean, comfortable rooms that are conducive to working. 4. Meal prices are more reasonable than other local hotels (though still pricey). 5. Beautiful views of the sea. Bad points: 1. Like many Brazilian hotels, there is no iron in your room. This is very frustrating for business travelers; however, in all my travels in Brazil, only one hotel has actually provided me with an iron in my hotel room automatically (without having to request one). 2. My bathroom was small. There was barely enough space for my legs when I sat on the toilet! LOL But everything was in good working order and clean. I wouldn't let this be the point that deters me from staying here again. Overall, I think that this is great value for the price and I would definitely stay here again. This is not a luxury hotel, so don't expect many extras. Still, it's a basic hotel where you can stay very comfortably.