Mercure Salvador Rio VermelhovsVilla Bahia
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Villa Bahia ranks marginally better than Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho. Villa Bahia comes in at #9 in Salvador with endorsements from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
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
Villa Bahia
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 Michelin Guide
Largo do Cruzeiro de Sao Francisco, no 16/18, Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "The most evocative place to stay in town, this boutique hotel combines beautiful design inspired by Salvador’s colorful history and a fabulous restaurant with a privileged location." Full review
 "There’s a panoramic terrace and plunge pool, plus a good organic restaurant that's open to the public." Full review
 "Housed in a pair of adjoining colonial mansions in the UNESCO-honored historic center, seventeen individually decorated guest rooms pay aesthetic homage to Portugal’s other conquests. " Full review