Inn of the Four Corners — Hotel in Região Geográfica Imediata do Recife

The old restored mansion creates a lovely impression as you arrive with the mature garden inside the walls, the welcoming reception area, the breakfast areas inside and out, and interesting art & curios everywhere. Erika had arranged for us to park our rental car in the garage next door for which we were grateful. It is in the artistic neighbourhood with cafes and live music. We enjoyed the breakfast in the morning.||||It seems that since the 2019 reviews things are not working as smoothly anymore. ||||We had booked a Deluxe Double room, and confirmed it, but we clearly didn't receive one (room 117). Room 117 is not at all like the rooms in their photos of Deluxe Double rooms. The room felt as though it might have been the servant’s quarters in ages past. ||||Our room was an awkward, narrow, cramped room with a queen bed and a twin bed squeezed in to create a family room. The Balcony was narrow and tiny with half of it an alcove housing the A/C compressor for what seemed to be several rooms. The compressor was exactly 6 feet from my pillow with the sound buffered only by a single sheet of window glass. I know it sounds unbelievable so I will attach a photo of it. ||||The air conditioner was mounted directly above our bed and blew noisy cold air on us. We couldn’t turn it off as it was a hot and humid night and very stuffy in the room. The bed only had a single top sheet with no blanket to help brace us against the cold. ||||Between the noise and the cold we finally gave up on sleep and decided to get an early start on our driving day. We decided to pack before breakfast, and that’s when we found out that the shower only ran cold water at 7 a.m.||||I have since found the photo of our room on their website and it is billed as a room for 3 people.||||I was very disappointed as I’d had email exchanges in advance to ensure our room was what I’d booked. After my confirmation of a Deluxe Double room from booking.com I received an email from the Pousada saying my “economic room” was reserved. I immediately emailed them to ensure that the room would be Deluxe Double inside the main house as we’d reserved. The response, "they’d made an error, our room would be the Deluxe Double". It was not. That would have been the time to tell me honestly that they couldn’t accommodate us as reserved and I could have easily found something more suitable elsewhere.||||Our bookings almost never have a problem but I guess you can’t...

Staying at this lovely inn let's you imagine living in a romantic past. The antiques, historic decor, huge trees shading the front patio, and lovely dining room welcome guests to another era. My comfortable room with four poster bed had a large terrace with views of red-tiled rooves and historic buildings of this colorful town ( or suburb) of Recife. The inn has a nice small swimming pool to relax after exploring. Breakfast was delicious and abundant - featuring Brazilian tropical juices, fruits and local dishes I had never seen before - (like cashew juice - doesn't taste at all like a cashew nut). ||||Pousada staff were very welcoming and helpful - especially Erika and also the gentleman (sorry I forgot his name) at reception upon my arrival. ||||For anyone planning a stay in Olinda, this inn is a wonderful choice - amidst the colorful houses and cobblestone streets of the enchanting "village." Great location - gorgeous,...

We loved staying in this pousada. The room was smallish, and the bathroom even more so, but that was more than made up by the character of the building which is stunning. Breakfast is quite delicious and sumptuous, hosted in a beautiful dining room though you can also take your food outside to the spacious balcony. We have been told that the view from the reception area is one of the best during carnival. Even if you are not there during this festival, Sundays are a great day to observe the various bands and groups participating when they march through the main street (which the pousada faces). Service is impeccable and the staff speaks surprisingly good English....