Pestana convento do carmo hotel blends the history of a centuries old former monastery with the amenities youd expect at a 4 star property the original monastery was completed in 1586 and today it mixes ornate decor and luxurious service with original features like wooden beams murals and 2 onsite chapels its only fitting that this historic hotel is in unesco world heritage site pelourinho salvadors oldest neighborhood and home to the citys densest area of portuguese colonial architect