The British magazine Wallpaper*, one of the leading international publications on architecture, design, and travel, featured a profile of the Fera Palace Hotel written by journalist Daven Wu.
The story begins with the building itself: built in 1934 on Chile Street in Salvador’s Historic Center, with a triangular silhouette inspired by New York’s Flatiron Building, the structure was the city’s first major hotel and hosted guests such as Carmen Miranda, Orson Welles, and Pablo Neruda. After being closed for more than a decade, it was acquired by Antonio Mazzafera—former marketing director of the Maybourne Hotel Group in London, responsible for properties such as Claridge’s, The Berkeley, and The Connaught—and Marcelo Faria Lima.
The restoration, led by Danish architect Adam Kurdahl, is the second focus of the article. The publication highlights the preservation of the original wooden windows and the contemporary interpretation of the spaces: brushed steel, Chesterfield armchairs, and mirrored bar cabinets distributed throughout the 81 rooms and common areas. The facade is listed by IPHAN.
On the rooftop, the 25-meter pool overlooking Todos-os-Santos Bay is featured in the article as a refreshing contrast to the hustle and bustle of the Historic Center.
The hotel's kitchen, now led by Chef Peu Mesquita, has been awarded a Michelin Key for its Arento restaurant, which features a market-inspired menu with an emphasis on seafood.
