Rua Direita de Santo Antonio 132, Santo Antonio Alem Do Carmo, Salvador, Brazil | (888) 635-3814
Intimate ambiance with bright decor and exquisite attention to detail
Spacious, distinctively-themed guest rooms
Plunge pool overlooking the water
Breakfast on the deck with views of bay and/or city
Close to historic city center
Breakfast buffet includes homemade cakes, fresh fruit, and cooked items
Made-to-order cappuccino or iced coffee
Highly attentive staff
Free Wi-Fi
Array of services, including massages and babysitting, offered upon request
No restaurant on-site for lunch or dinner
Fully tiled bathrooms feel like one big shower
No parking; not easy to reach by car
Given Salvador’s dearth of high-end hotels, the Aram Yami is small but comfortable, rustic but bright and classy, replete with a refreshing pool and fresh breakfasts of warm baked goods and tropical fruit. The property is also within a 15-minute walk of the main square in Bahia's historic center and offers sweeping views of the harbor. Though lacking an on-site restaurant and spa, this boutique venue is one of the loveliest hotel options in the city, particularly for couples wanting to explore the area and have a romantic retreat.
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Scene
Tropical and elegant with earth tones and statuary
Situated in a narrow and picturesque, three-story colonial home, the Aram Yami is brightly colored on the outside while the interior is tastefully adorned. The earth-toned lobby features bright-red birds of paradise flowers, ancient dolls and statues -- including multiple representations of Buddha -- and a colorful armchair made from thousands of hand-tied Brazilian ribbons. Although the hotel is situated in the heart of the city, there is a tropical freshness about it with its sweeping views of the harbor, pristine swimming pool, and bamboo deck furniture.
Location
In a residential area, central to historic district
Tucked onto a quiet street in Salvador de Bahia’s historic Pelourinho neighborhood, the Aram Yami is surrounded by the colonial architecture that earned the city its status as a UNESCO Heritage site. Famous for its beer and samba music, the neighborhood is filled with restaurants and shops, and there are only two streets separating the hotel from Todos os Santos Bay. On a narrow street that isn't easy to navigate by car, the hotel is within 10- to 15-minutes walking distance of the city's historic main square and attractions. Other sights like Bonfim Church and Itapagipe Peninsula are about 15-20 minutes north by car. The airport is about 30 minutes east by taxi.
Rooms
Spacious and airy with odd bathrooms
Though the Aram Yami has only six guest rooms, each is optimized with a view of the harbor and access to the pool and patio. Because the rooms are so spacious, they appear sparsely decorated in spite of the presence of a desk, wardrobe, chairs, and large queen- or king-sized bed in each. There’s a jungle flare to the airy spaces due to the hardwood floors, fresh tropical plants, and mosquito netting over the beds. There’s also a flat-screen TV with several channels, Wi-Fi access, and a safe in every unit. The bathrooms, while clean, are completely tiled from floor to ceiling, with the toilet and shower not separated by a door and making the space as a whole look and feel like a shower.
Features
More amenities than most tiny boutiques, including a pool and expansive breakfast
For a six-room boutique hotel, the Aram Yami goes above and beyond with its amenities, which include a small pool geared for lounging and an expansive breakfast of fresh tropical juices and homemade baked goods served on a lovely patio with views of the bay. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the property as well, and while there’s no on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner, there is a small menu for room service. Other services -- laundry, airport transfers, tour guides, massages, and babysitting -- are available upon request and for additional fees.
