Everything about this Pousada was great! I have to admit, perhaps my positive experience was amplified by the fact that I had just spent 7 horrible days at a gross hostel (yes, hostel, not hotel). But, Pousada da Mangueira definitely delivered! The manager, Claudio, was awesome. He had a car waiting for me at the airport. When I arrived, he was incredibly service oriented. Sylvia, the head housekeeper / cook / etc, was awesome. She was always around to help with anything I needed (a glass of tea, a drink at night by the pool, etc). The rooms were INCREDIBLY clean - If you are visiting from the USA, you may have a different level of what you consider clean, but let me tell you ... after traveling around Brazil on a major low-level budget, this place was relatively impeccable. This is not the Hilton, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. The small, family-like feel actually made it much more relaxing. Sylvia always hand-cooked something to add to the breakfast the evening beforehand, like fresh coffee cake, muffins, etc. They had fresh fruit, eggs, coffee, juice, yum! They are located right next to the Pelourinho district. I felt fairly safe. The neighborhood is not swanky or "cleaned up for tourist-eyes-only" ... it's a real Brazilian street, but ... there were tons of Tourist Police (weird, right?) and that definitely made me feel safe, traveling as a (clearly not Brazilian) female, alone. Great place! Great Staff! Clean. Nice. Quaint. Thanks!