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Some families in Ouro Preto rent rooms in their homes, although usually only during Carnival and Easter, when the city's hotels fill up. For a list of rooms to rent, contact the Associação de Guias .
Near a nature preserve and perfect for those who love a walk in the woods, this lodging has clean, modern rooms. The luxury chalets have two floors and granite details. Each can accommodate as many as five people, with a double bed upstairs, single beds downstairs, and two bathrooms. The restaurant serves regional fare.
Near the main churches and museums and the prime shopping area, this pousada occupies an elegant house. The breakfast is lavish and delicious, as is the afternoon tea. The most tranquil rooms are in the back, but their views aren't as good. One of the suites has a hydromassage bathtub.
The wonderful Pousada Minas Gerais occupies a new building that replicates Ouro Preto's colonial exteriors. All rooms are enormous, with sweeping views of the countryside, beautiful king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. This is the perfect choice for vacationers seeking amenities like fluffy robes and potent hair dryers, but business travelers will find their needs met, too. Three luxury suites have whirlpool bathtubs.
