I stayed at Bao Viagem Praia Hotel several time during the past several years but on this visit it was clear that the hotel has seen it's better days. shower is dirty, lamps hang from the wall mounts, 1-channel TV, WiFi in the Room is inconsistent and non-functional. If you want to use your computer you will need to go downstairs to the lobby. The elevator stopped working at 5:45 pm on March 30th requiring that I walk up 4 flights of stairs. The long and narrow hallway was so dark that I needed to use a flashlight to negotiate the hallway and while waiting for the elevators. The bar is very lightly stocked with only about 4 or 5 choices of liquor. The service proved by the staff was good and they were responsive and timely to my request for additional pillows and blanket. The front Sea facing room did provide a good view of the beach and Boa Viagem. The overall condition of the Hotel I felt was disappointing and that the 3-Star rating is a stretch.

I stayed at Bao Viagem Praia Hotel several time during the past several years but on this visit it was clear that the hotel has seen its better days. shower is dirty, lamps hang from the wall mounts, 1-channel TV, WiFi in the Room is inconsistent and non-functional. If you want to use your computer you will need to go downstairs to the lobby. The elevator stopped working at 5:45 pm on March 30th requiring that I walk up 4 flights of stairs. The long and narrow hallway was so dark that I needed to use a flashlight to negotiate the hallway and while waiting for the elevators. The bar is very lightly stocked with only about 4 or 5 choices of liquor. The service proved by the staff was good and they were responsive and timely to my request for additional pillows and blanket. The front Sea facing room did provide a good view of the beach and Boa Viagem. The overall condition of the Hotel I felt was disappointing and that the 3-Star rating is a stretch.

HOTEL COMPATÍVEL COM AS MINHAS EXPECTATIVAS, COM BOM CUSTO BENEFICIO. PONTO FRACO É A LIMITAÇÃO DE VAGAS NA GARAGEM, APENAS 04, SENDO UMA EXCLUSIVA PARA ALGUÉM!!!!

The hotel is acceptable when you get a discounted rate. If you have to pay full price it is not worth it . It needs to be updated. At least items that are broken should be fixed, broken handles at cabinets do not make a good first impression

The Hotel is badly kept badly maintained at a one star level. The staff is friendly and helpful.

The Hotel is badly kept badly maintained at a one star level.The staff is friendly and helpful.

In front of beach. Easy to find. Near to facilities.

The staff os very helpful. Breakfast wad good too. But the building and rooms need a upgrade. Overall it was ok. But the hotel needs a overhaul.

No parking availability, hotel is just ok, in an excelent location at a reasonable price.

The hotel is across the street from the beach. The rooms are ok. A bit too small. The breakfast was ok.

Why an old hotel has to be a BAD hotel?, I have stayed on old hotels and they were nice, some refurbished, and others updated, this hotel in RECIFE, is far from been considered a 3 stars, old and not maintained, dirty walls in the room, the room smell, as the air conditioning system too, they really do not care about the hotel, the elevators really remember the twilight zone, the one in a theme park, you do feel you are going fall down, the staff really not ready for help you with your needs, i do not recommend to anyone to stay, just choose another pay more but do not go in to this hotel.

We chose this hotel because it had a pool. The pool was shut and looked horrible (water colour). The safes in the hotel were on the whole useless, we tried three in three different rooms, all were unusable either because no locking mechanism or locked shut. The hotel however did eventually offer us the use of their safe after two fruitless hours of trying to solve the problem. Everything else was fine.

Fair hotel for the money you pay.

The WIFI worked only near the bar area. Forget about it in most of the lobby or the outside terrace. Upstairs, in our room, there was never a signal. That means it was almost completely worthless. To check email, sales, etc. required that we work from the bar. But wait, there's more: This is an older hotel, not very well kept. The elevators were being worked on by Otis when we arrived. That continued for several hours during which the Service elevator (one of two available elevators) was working, not working, working not working, etc.) The guest elevator made horrible clunking sounds when starting and stopping. It did not engender confidence that it would not break down mid-use.

Don't like it! The only good thing was the breakfast

I recomend this hotel, the location is perfect, the room is nice, the breakfest delicious, I can came back this hotel again for sure.

Very good. cheap but a nice hotel to those who doesn't want to spend much in comfort and practicality.

Hotel was very easy to access from the Airport. Staff at the counter was very helpful and most spoke english or found someone who did. Breakfast was excellent something for everyone served from 7-10. Very comfortable beds, AC if you needed it (I just left the windows open for the ocean breeze). Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Beach area in front is not good to swim during high tide but there is a beach area for sunning if you do not want to use the pool area at the hotel. At low tide it is safe and well used by the locals. The shark signs warn you about swimming beyond the reef and at high tide. The area that runs in front of the hotel includes a walking trail a bike trail and a refreshment stand about every two blocks that serves snacks to hard liquor but mainly beer. The Malecon seem to be very active after sun down and attracts all types of people. Down side when you purchase from the food counter in the lobby you need to sign for it to your room instead of paying cash then and there. The other optioni s going to the reception counter to pay and then return with the paid receipt.

This is a simple hotel, but has the advantage of being in a good area directly across from the ocean on Boa Viagem street. A major plus is free internet dial up speed service. There were a couple of employees that spoke some English which was a help to me. An employee was also able to help me get my internet connection to work on my netbook. The rooms are simple and small so I would highly recommend reserving a room with an ocean view in the front of the hotel.

This hotel is for people who can live with limited service and want to get up and go. Positive features include: Across street from beach,ocean view breakfast,ocean view deck with tables in the front of the hotel.

Hotel Receptionists did not speak any english, except for one guy who worked at the night shift. This was the only guy whom I was able to communicate with. Two incidents happened over there: 1- I called the reception from my room to ask for that guy. The receptionist was a lady who did not understand what I said...so she simply hang up the phone without even appologizing. 2- Laundry did not come in time and it was time for me to depart the hotel to catch my flight. I had a quarrel with them to urge my laundry back.

excellent location, 5 minutes from the airport, in front of Recife famous Boa Viagem beach. Not luxurious, but good price/quality rate

This hotel over all is not so bad, but the second time staying at the hotel, they did not put me in the correct room and my breakfeast ended making me sick. The elevators still seem to be a little more shakey than they should. So my recommendation is to skip this hotel and try out other hotels at the same area. I was able to use the wires in my room so this was a good thing, but it only worked the best next to the door of my room.

If you like a place were you can just go and do what you need without a lot pampering by others, then this is a great hotel for those kind of people. I had the suite and it was very nice and spacious for the price. Were the hotel is located you will most likely have the beach without a lot of people on it and you can just walk across the street to get to the beach. The breakfest was really good and can get you off to a great start in the morning. This comes with the room. If you need water of something while you are on the peach there is a person that handles that beach area that will be happy to handle your request. If you have kids and traveling there, I recommend the suite because it comes with one queen and two single beds. This not the largest hotel in Recife, but it does provide what you need for a trip to Recife. The only thing I did not like was the elevators, they seem to shake more than I liked, but I did see that they were working on these while I was there. But other than this it was a really nice place to stay.