I had booked 2 separate night stays at hotel Solar do Rosario in Ouro Preto, Brasil with the first…read morebeing from March 1-2 and the second booking being from March 2-3. We had communicated with the hotel stating our travel plans had changed due to covid testing issues and that we simply asked to be able to checkin early on March 2 since we had already paid for the night of March 1-2. Unfortunately travel issues continued allowing us to miss our Ouro Preto trip. The hotel in general was not very compassionate about even allowing for a partial refund due to our unfortunate experience perhaps indicating some managerial issues with the institution.

A great hotel. We decided to treat our selves during a tiring trip through the state of Minas…read moreGerais and we did well in choosing this hotel. The rooms are comfy, clean and well decorated, in the atmosphere of the town. The lobby is really cool, with sofas, books and balconies from where we watched the Easter procession. On the way to the roof top swimming pools, I discovered more rooms and outside spaces to relax. If Ouro Preto wasn't so nice, I could easily have spent my days in here. It's not easy to park your car in the street but the hotel will take care of it for you. The staff is really nice and helpful. The buffet breakfast is pretty good too, the also bring warm pao de queijo at your table.

A true "retreat" inside a large protected area, the Santuário do Caraça attracts lovers of nature…read moreand spirituality. As for the lodging experience, the rooms are simple but the beds are comfortable. Showers are excellent too. Breakfast is fantastic with plenty of breads, fruits, juices. Best part: it's DIY eggs, grilled cheese, pancakes etc over a traditional Brazilian wood-fired stove! Lunch and dinner are buffet-style; both are relatively simple but good quality. The park has really lovely trails, from short and quick (great for kids) to more strenuous ones. Many of the trails head to waterfalls, rivers banks or beautiful overlook points. The last time we were here we did 5 different hikes in 2,5 days. One in the morning and one after lunch. To get here you don't need a car per se (although easiest). You can also take a bus or the (BH-Vitória) train to Barão de Cocais, and then hop in a taxi. The price for lodging is very affordable (a steal actually!). Price includes all meals. Communication to set up a booking is somewhat challenging. Email works ok but it takes a while during busy periods.