Hotel Catharina ParaguacuvsMercure Salvador Rio Vermelho
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, Hotel Catharina Paraguacu scores marginally better than Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho. Hotel Catharina Paraguacu is ranked #14 in Salvador with praise from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Hotel Catharina Paraguacu
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 Rough Guide
Rua Joao Gomes, 128, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, State of Bahia 40210
From $39/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 
 "A long-standing favorite in the Rio Vermelho district, this 19th-century mansion offers friendly service, delicious breakfasts, and small but comfortable rooms." Full review
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If you're looking for space, ask for one of the six split-level suites.
 "A colonial-modern mix... Both the rooms and the gardens, complete with reflecting pool and sculptures, are lovely." Full review
 "One of Bahia’s most elegant hotels, in a beautifully restored nineteenth-century residence full of character." 
Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho
 Fodor's
 Oyster
Rua Fonte do Boi 215, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, State of Bahia 41940-360
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Located in the bohemian district of Rio Vermelho, this high-rise building of serviced apartments with a sleek, modern design offers reliable quality." Full review
Mid-Range
 "Ocean views are the highlight at the 174-room Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho -- a three-pearl hotel in Salvador’s tourist-friendly Rio Vermelho neighborhood." Full review