Description
Solar do Rosario's main house originally dates from the 19th century. The building was completely renovated and restructured to comfortably accommodate 41 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, in keeping with the local character of the area.
The hotel has a privileged location next to the Rosario Church, with an amazing view of the churches of S. Francisco de Paulo, Nossa Senhora do Rosario, São José and of the Pico do Itacolomi. It is also within easy reach of the city's other main attractions.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Solar do Rosário comprises a total of 41 guest rooms, divided into 13 Standard Rooms (16m square), 16 Luxury Rooms (23m square), 8 Suites (47m square) and 4 Superior Suites (85m square). The rooms are elegantly decorated and featured fine Egyptian cotton linens, cable television, WiFi and fridge. Most of the rooms (with the exception of the Standard Rooms) have balconies and the Suites and Superior Suites all have separate sitting areas.
Childcare
Children are welcome at Solar do Rosario although there are no specific facilities or activities for children.
Facilities
At Solar do Rosário one finds a cosy restaurant serving delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, an excellent wine cellar, a Scotch bar overlooking the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, heated pool with hydromassage, fitness room and a natural pool.
Activities
Guests at Solar do Rosário can enjoy wandering the cobbled streets of Ouro Preto, with its wealth of beautiful colonial architecture and many museums, art galleries, quaint shops and restaurants serving local cuisine. It is also possible to arrange a visit to one of the nearby mines and to the Itacolomi State Park, with a variety of flora and fauna and great for hiking.
When to travel
Minas Gerais is a year round destination, but generally hotter, with heavier rain and higher humidity from November to March. Autumn/winter (May to September) is drier, but it gets much colder here than in neighbouring states, with temperatures sometimes dropping to 5C. April, May and June are the best months, when everything is green but it's drier with cool evenings.
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Location and directions
Ouro Preto, Brazil
Solar do Rosario is located in the historical centre of Ouro Preto, in the inland state of Minas Gerais, 95km from Belo Horizonte.
How to get there
Belo Horizonte Airport is the nearest airport and is served by domestic flights from Rio or São Paulo (1-hour flight). Solar do Rosario is a 2-hour private car transfer from the airport..
