São João del Rei Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais

The historical sites in São João del Rei are likely a big part of your travel plans. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the monuments and churches.

Based on our travel expertise, Pousada Rotunda is a top pousada on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava is a short 10-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Pousada Villa Magnolia and Solara Hotel.

São João del Rei is home to 43 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

São João del Rei is notable for landmarks like Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava, Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Church of Saint Goncalo Garcia. Cultural venues include Sao Joao del Rei Municipal Theater, Museu Ferroviário and Museu Regional de Sao Joao del-Rei. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Brazilian Expeditionary Force Museum.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in São João del Rei, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in São João del Rei, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.