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Our stay at Pousada Richard Rothe was a delightful blend of history and comfort. Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century colonial mansion, this boutique hotel perfectly captures the essence of historic Tiradentes. The carefully preserved architecture, with its original woodwork and period furnishings, creates an authentic atmosphere while offering modern amenities. Walking through the meticulously maintained gardens, watching hummingbirds flit between tropical flowers, and enjoying afternoon tea on the veranda truly transported us to a more graceful era. The intimate scale of the property, with just a handful of rooms, made it feel like our own private estate.||||LOCATION: Perfectly situated in the historic center, just a few minutes' walk from the main square (Largo das Forras) and São José Church. The hillside position offers beautiful views of the Serra São José mountains while keeping us close to all the antique shops, restaurants, and attractions.||||DINE + DRINK:While the breakfast was not a great spread it was satisfying, featuring homemade breads, local cheeses, fresh tropical fruits, and excellent Brazilian coffee. While there's no full-service restaurant, the honor bar system was convenient for evening drinks in the garden.||||ROOM: We stayed in Room 7, so this review is based on that; SIZE: It was more of a Grand SUITE, with a huge living room that came with 2 additional beds, and a big Master bedroom VIEW:No great view as it is a old room with tiny windows ; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting us to sleep; BATHROOM:Good sized bathroom with a Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Good spa quality coiletries||||FACILITIES: No Gym, but they have a very sweet pool that adds to the charm of the colonial vibe with a jungle backdrop!||||SERVICE: Friendly staff that cared for all our needs with a smile and made us feel at home and well taken care of. ||HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: Free Wi-Fi that works decently all over the property, and the speed is very PATCHY! Good sized TV dishing out a wide variety of channels spanning sports, news, music, movies, and entertainment primarily in PORTUGUESE! But since it is a smart tv you have access to apps like Netflix, Prime, youtube, etc.