Bourbon Santos Convention Hotel

This hotel definitely exceeded our expectations, and represented excellent value for money for the 11-night stay we had there. It is well-located in Santos, only one block back from the beach, and it even adjoins the Miramar shopping centre, which was really handy. The staff were very friendly and efficient (big thanks to our amigos Gustavo and Sidney!), the breakfasts - included in our deal - were really enjoyable, and a great way to start the day. The rooftop bar and pool was an awesome spot to relax and unwind in the sunshine! All in all, it would be hard to find any fault with this place, understanding that it's not a premier 5-star hotel, but it is very comfortable all the same. Highly recommended!

There really wasn't too much we didn't like. I suppose the view from our standard room wasn't amazing, but we knew that prior to arriving. So, pay the extra for a partial sea view for a higher-rated room, if that's important to you, or stay somewhere else on the beachfront if you have absolutely no budget restriction. The room could have been slightly cleaner (there was a bit of surface dust here and there when we arrived), but the rooms were regularly serviced, and we were very pleased to return to a clean and tidy room each day. The lifts were a little slow when the hotel was very busy... but none of these issues detracted too much from the overall experience. Santos is safer than many cities in Brazil, and we were there for family reasons - so perhaps it's not a first-choice destination for tourists. However, like anywhere in the country, and particularly in the evenings, use your common sense and don't walk around with a wallet full of cash, or go flashing your expensive watch or mobile phone around, Just make use of the safes in the hotel rooms and be alert when you're out and about.