Pousada Ciclo do Ouro

Maurício at reception was so kind and helpful. On our second day, he even bought jujubes for my daughter to have with breakfast. The inn is about a 500 m walk from Praça Tiradentes, and there is parking. Breakfast was really good. It's a simple, cozy place with no luxuries, but it feels like home and puts you close to the city's main square.

The minibar cooled our drinks quickly, and the simple breakfast was enough. Mr. Maurício was also very welcoming. Sadly, the stay fell well short of what I expected. The room needed more cleaning: there were cobwebs on the ceiling, the sheet didn't cover the whole bed, and one pillowcase smelled unpleasant. One towel had a bad smell too, and the curtains and bathroom rug weren't clean. I hope the owners take these suggestions on board and improve things.

The breakfast was simple but tasty, and the place has potential. Still, some details need attention. The shower wouldn't heat up, which is a problem in a cold city like Ouro Preto, and the mold smell is especially unpleasant for people with allergies. The garden could use some care, and the TV didn't work. I hope they take the criticism in the spirit it's meant.

Breakfast was plentiful every day, with lots of choices, including wonderful cheese bread made by the owner. I went to Ouro Preto with my boyfriend, and we loved how calm and homey the inn felt. The only thing that bothered us a little was some mold in our room, but it hardly affected our stay. I do wish they offered lunch, even if that meant raising the room price a bit.