Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho, SalvadorNovotel Salvador Rio Vermelho in Salvador, Brazil has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 24 of 42 hotels we score in Salvador. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 2.4. Rooms from about $116 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho is a four-star hotel situated on the waterfront in the Rio Vermelho neighbourhood of Salvador. It serves both business travellers and holidaymakers, offering 202 rooms with balconies, some of which look out over the ocean. Facilities include a rooftop swimming pool with sea views, a sauna, a rooftop bar, and the Pier 505 restaurant. The property is a short walk from Teatro SESI Rio Vermelho and a short drive from the Pelourinho historic district. Guests can access the beach directly from the site. While the hotel offers modern amenities and a gym, the nearby bars can be loud at times.What stands out

Rooftop swimming pool

Direct beach access

Spacious modern rooms

On-site restaurant and bar

Watch out for

Noise from neighbouring bars

Variable Wi-Fi quality

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Ventos Morere Hotel E Beach Clube, Salvador: 3.8 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Ventos Morere Hotel E Beach Clube is a beachfront property located on Morere Beach in Ilha de Boipeba.