Name: Pousada do Bom Jesus
Address: 412 Rua Barão do Rio Branco,, Aparecida, Aparecida, Aparecida, 12570-000, Brazil
Rating: 9

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Our rooms are really prayer rooms, very different, in a theological seminar. We have seen the pope's living rooms. Nice breakfast, very charming staff. You feel very outstanding in this environment. It is worth the stay. Only the bathrooms wit their entry steps could present an obstacle for visitors with disabilities

Enchanting

The security guard before the long driveway up to the entrance seemed unnecessary for this Pousada. No English was spoken at reception -- we arrived at 10.30 pm looking forward to a nightcap - but no bar ! The rooms had huge ceilings and ill fitting doors. No tea/ coffee nor English speaking TV channels. No drawer space and only 3 hangers. Fridge with water and soft drinks . Basic facilities but surprisingly no Gideon !
Breakfast was basic with eggs on request . Hardly any guests using the 75 rooms but some training seemed to be going on.Historical visit by Pope in 2014 to be repeated this October.
This was a mistake for us !

Experience Seminary Living

Pousada do Bom Jesus used to be a large monastery built in the 1890's that was partially converted into a lodge years ago. It is very famous for hosting the last three Popes in their visit to the National Sanctuary of Lady Aparecida and by its architeture inspired in the Versailles palace. A local attraction is the Pope's room that is exclusive and open for visitors. There are some ads disclaiming that the stay at the Pousada is unforgettable. But is this statement really true? I can positively say that it is. Pousada is an awesome place to forget the stress of the big cities. Despite its location in downtown, less than a mile away from the National Sanctuary, its large state of 10 acres grants peace and silence for a peaceful stay with large gardens. The staff is very friendly and the its restaurant provides homemade Brazilian style food in a buffet. Rooms provide no luxury at all, but a flat screen TV and a small fridge are provided. There is no internet connection due to the purpose of the hotel. And to be honest, you would not need any connection being in this location. This is a place to meditate and rest with the simplicity and all the inspiration that the Catholic dogma provides.

Inspiring property

What a beautiful building and great service. The rooms are so spacious and especially high (6 meters at least). The service at the entrance,  reception and the restaurant is very good and so is the buffet for dinner and breakfast.

Just the place you need after a long tyring day

We spent two weeks in Pousada do Bom Jesus, as we shuttled to Rio (~260km) and Sao Paulo !~170km) to watch World Cup 2014 games.
Overall, PBJ is a great place to stay for this specific need. PBJ has a Christian affinity, and the pope stayed there in 2007. However, that affinity did not have any impact whatsoever. 

Pluses:
-	Quiet and beautiful setting
-	Clean, big, albeit Spartan rooms. The power of water in the shower is amazing. 
-	Very good breakfast with fresh fruits, cereal, eggs, sausage, cheese, Brazilian bakes (must have the dolce de leice donuts), juices, coffee. Good dinner per request as well.
-	Soccer and basketball fields
Minuses:
-	Basic hotel. Don’t look for any onsite activities or amenities.
-	English is a non-exitent language at PBJ. Be ready to communicate in Pourtuguese or sign language
-	Not a lot to do nearby. PBJ is in the town of Aparecida which boasts a very nice church that is worth a visit, but nothing beyond that. Rio, Sao Paulo and the coast towns are 2+ hours away.

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