Solar da Ponte

Hotel · Tiradentes

Solar da Ponte

Hotel · Tiradentes

Largo das Mercês, s/n - Tiradentes, MG, 36325-000, Brazil

Highlights

Colonial mansion hotel with pool, sauna, gardens, and tea

Largo das Mercês, s/n - Tiradentes, MG, 36325-000, Brazil Get directions

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Solar da Ponte, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Explore & Book

"A short flight (or 5 hours' drive) inland from Rio, in the state of Minas Gerais, lies Tiradentes, an enchanting village of leafy squares, Baroque churches and cobbled streets. Set against the Sao Jose mountains, it's utterly picturesque. Solar da Ponte, "the house on the bridge", is a landmark in the state despite never being advertised. So renowned are its owners, English nature-lover John Parsons and his Brazilian historian wife Ana Maria, that throughout Brazil any talk of Tiradentes will invariably include the Parsons and their charming traditional country inn. This colonial-style manor house with its 18 rooms, all elegantly furnished with antiques, local artworks and fresh flowers, has been nurtured over the last 30 years to become the very best of its kind. It's deeply civilized: afternoon teas are a highlight, whilst its gardens with orchids growing in the trees and visiting marmosets never let you forget where you are. A good excursion from Rio. Highs Located in one of South America's most perfectly preserved colonial villages, with film and culinary festivals in January and August respectivelyThe owners are a great source of local information and will help organise excursions, hikes and ridingComfortable, tastefully decorated bedroomsDelicious breakfast and afternoon tea Pretty garden and swimming poolThe wonderful scent of ylang ylang flowers as you enter the gates Lows No children under the age of 8 (a bonus for some!)The rattling of trucks over the cobblestones can be heard from some roomsThere's no restaurant in the evenings, but there are many good eateries within walking distanceIt's popular with Rio folk so getting availability at weekends can be difficult" - Nikki Tinto

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guidog404

Google

Nice old building in the center of Tiradentes.|We enjoyed as family 2 nights in this quiet place.|Very big room and nice bathroom. Rich breakfast .

MarkWRus

Google

We stayed here unfortunately for only the 1 night in a standard double room (xiv) on the ground floor. Would have loved to stay longer. Hotel has loads of colonial charm and is located about a minutes walk to the city centre. Hotel has many common areas for guests to relax in. All major attractions and local restaurants are within walking distance. Check in was quick and efficient. Our room was huge with a 4 poster bed and a separate single bed. Shower provided lovely hot water and good pressure - very relaxing. Hotel was full of antique, colonial furniture. Hotel has lovely manicured gardens where the pool is located. Pool was lovely to have a swim and relax in after a long day. Hotel offers a typical English afternoon tea - sadly we missed this due to sightseeing. Breakfast was nice but limited variety but still quite adequate. WIFI connectivity and speed were quite good with no problems encountered. Hotel was the first hotel in Tiradentes and is still the best in town. Although a little pricey but quality usually is. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend.

JeffreyR885

Google

Our friends and us stayed at this wonderful pousada for three nights. The hotel location was perfect and we each had very nice and large rooms. Great showers! The staff couldn’t have been nicer. Breakfast was good not great and there was no variety from day to day. But that was a quibble as the food was very sumptuous. We would definitely stay here again.

Teta111

Google

Such a beautiful hotel set in lovely gardens and so close to the heart of Tiradentes. We loved this hotel with its spacious room, luxurious bathroom, cosy communal areas with an open fire and wonderfully British afternoon tea served in the elegant dining room, complete with scones, cake and an actual teapot. The staff were friendly and helpful. Just don't use the laundry service - ridiculously expensive and ruined some things!

H8288FCbenjamina

Google

The hotel is located at the entrance of the old town. Some rooms are on the street while others are on their big garden. The latter is quite pleasant and has a lovely swimming pool. Rooms are from small to medium size. The hotel looks like an old Portuguese mansion. It has some charm. The staff is very welcoming (although very few of them speak something else than Portuguese). Wifi is free and fast. The breakfast is varied but the quality and taste of the products (though homemade) is so so.

Angelawaitzberg

Google

This place is worth the trip by itself. We loved the room and hospitality. Breakfast is remarkable. Also is near downtown so you are free to go main places by feet. Staff can arrange anything from a excursion to a nice restaurant reservation.

JamesA630

Google

A delightful colonial house rebuilt by an Englishman, John Parsons, in a lovely town with lots to see and plenty of good places to eat. The rooms are spacious and well furnished, service is friendly and first class, breakfasts are delicious. A real find

Felipe Pittella

Google

Best location (you can reach the most important historical places and bar and restaurants without vehicles). The rooms have heater, cable TV, King sized bed, hairdryer. There is a huge garden with hundreds years old trees, a pool, sauna, parking. Breakfast, afternoon tea, massage (not included).