Hotel Nacional Inn Curitiba Santa Felicidade Brazil

Curitiba's Hidden Gem: Hotel Nacional Inn - Santa Felicidade Luxury Awaits!

Curitiba's Hidden Gem: Hotel Nacional Inn - Santa Felicidade – My Unvarnished Take!

Alright, amigos and amigas, buckle up, because I'm about to spill the beans (and maybe some caipirinhas) on the Hotel Nacional Inn in Santa Felicidade, Curitiba. "Luxury Awaits," they say? Well, let's see if it delivered, shall we? This isn't your typical hotel review; this is me, unfiltered, sharing my experience, warts and all. And trust me, there were some interesting warts.

First Impressions & the Great Accessibility Quest:

Okay, first things first: Accessibility. This is HUGE for me, as I've seen too many "accessible" hotels fall flat. The Nacional Inn gets a solid thumbs up here! Wheelchair accessible? YES, absolutely. Ramps, elevators, the whole shebang. And they weren't just there, they actually seemed… thoughtful. Getting around the common areas, like the lobby, was a breeze. Praise be! The only thing missing? More clear signage. A few more of those would have been perfect.

Internet? Oh, the Internet! (And the Coffee… My God, the Coffee!)

Look, in this day and age, good Wi-Fi is a basic human right. And the Nacional Inn… well, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! – check. Internet access in the rooms? Check. Wi-Fi in public areas? Also, check. It was a godsend. Because honestly, I needed to upload those Instagram pics. And update my mom on my adventure. I was super happy. And I think, during the coffee, I saw a very pretty waiter. Mmm, Coffee/tea in restaurant… I can't get enough.

A Little Relaxation, a Lot of… Well, Life:

Let's talk relaxation. The Spa/sauna was… trying. The pool with a view was beautiful, but let's be real, it's Curitiba. I was more of a "bundle up in a blanket" kinda gal. The Fitness center was surprisingly well-equipped. And, if you felt a little crazy, there was even a Body scrub and Body wrap. But the sauna… it felt like an oven.

Cleanliness and Safety: The Post-Pandemic Gauntlet:

Okay, serious note: Cleanliness and safety are paramount these days. The Nacional Inn seemed to be on it. Daily disinfection in common areas, check. They even had Anti-viral cleaning products. My room was spotless, and the staff were wearing masks, so that made me feel good, and the hotel has its own Hygiene certification as well. The rooms seemed to be Rooms sanitized between stays, and you could even opt out of room cleaning.

Dining, Drinking & Snacking: Let the Food Adventures Begin!

This is where things got interesting. Restaurants? Plural! You know me, I loved the Coffee shop, and the food was very delicious! I'd get a little Desserts in restaurant every single time! The Restaurant's Salad in restaurant was also very tasty.

The Bar was a cozy spot. Happy hour was… well, happy! I enjoyed it. There was a Poolside bar for the brave souls in the pool. They had Western cuisine in restaurant, and International cuisine in restaurant as well. They do Breakfast [buffet] - delicious! The Asian breakfast was also great! Breakfast service was great - very quick! I might be a little picky when I eat, so I ordered A la carte in restaurant - really tasty, and was worth it. The Room service [24-hour] was a lifesaver when I was hit with the late-night munchies!

Services, Conveniences & Quirky Tidbits:

The Nacional Inn had a lot of convenient stuff. Laundry service, Concierge, Daily housekeeping, Cash withdrawal, the works. There was even a Gift/souvenir shop, where I got, of course, a souvenir! The doorman was very nice.

For the Kids: Because Everyone Needs a Little Chaos:

Family/child friendly, so many groups with children! They had a Babysitting service and Kids meal for the little ones.

Room Revelations:

My room. Ah, my room! Air conditioning was a relief, because, Curitiba. Bathrobes, Bathtub, and best of all, Free bottled water. Coffee/tea maker, so I could skip the breakfast. The desk was great for me to sit and write my blog post, I could plug my charger in the Socket near the bed. I had Satellite/cable channels, and the internet access – wireless. The blackout curtains saved my life. The Shower was perfect.

The Staff trained in safety protocol was nice to see as well.

The Not-So-Perfect Moments (My Honest Confessions):

Okay, let's get real for a second. There was this ONE time, the elevator was jammed. (Luckily, I wasn't stuck in it! Whew!) And I was so relieved for the Elevator. And let's just say the "soundproofing" on my room didn't quite live up to the promise on one particularly loud night. I won't go into the details, but let's just say I learned a lot about the local nightlife. And a tiny, TINY, part of my soul died in the Karaoke, because I had to listen.

My Emotional Verdict:

Despite the quibbles I mentioned, I still think the Nacional Inn is a solid choice and definitely worthy of this “Hidden Gem” label. It's not perfect. Nothing is. But it offers a comfortable base, good service, and a generally pleasant experience. I would go there again!

My Recommendation:

If you're looking for a comfortable, accessible, and well-equipped hotel in Santa Felicidade, the Nacional Inn deserves a look. Embrace its quirks and you'll have a fantastic time. Book now, before I give away all its secrets!

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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's itinerary. This is… me, trying to survive Curitiba while wrestling with existential dread and a sudden craving for brigadeiros. And it all starts at the Hotel Nacional Inn Curitiba Santa Felicidade, bless its probably relatively air-conditioned heart.

The (Un)Official Curitiba Survival Guide: A Hot Mess Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and the Agony of the Assemble-Your-Own-Breakfast Buffet

7:00 AM: Alarm blares like a banshee. (Side note: Why do hotel alarms sound like they're trying to summon the apocalypse?) Groan. Question existence. Contemplate skipping breakfast entirely and just ordering room service… but the budget… sigh.
7:30 AM: Shuffle down to the breakfast buffet. Oh. My. God. The sheer variety! Bread, pastries, fruit I can't even pronounce, tiny little sausages that look… vaguely questionable. The chaos of the buffet is almost overwhelming. I'm pretty sure I saw a small child commit a carbohydrate crime, piling three types of bread onto a single plate. I just… give up and grab a sad-looking croissant.
8:00 AM: Attempt to socialize with other guests. Fail miserably. My Portuguese is… nonexistent. Mumble something about “bom dia” and retreat back to my croissant of despair.
8:30 AM: The Great Santa Felicidade Exploration… or, the Quest for Pizza
- After an awkward shower with water pressure that rivals a garden hose, I finally venture out. The area around the hotel is… leafy. Almost offensively so.
- My internal GPS is a disaster. I get lost immediately. Ask a kind-looking lady for directions to the Santa Felicidade neighborhood. She explains something in rapid-fire Portuguese. I nod enthusiastically, pretty sure I understood absolutely nothing.
- Mission: Find some authentic Brazilian pizza. (Because, priorities.)
- The Pizza Quest: This is where things get interesting. Santa Felicidade is famous for its…Italian restaurants. I was expecting a lot of pasta and not much cheese, but it was the exact opposite with delicious cheesy pizza! I spend way too long comparing pizza places, mentally calculating the exchange rate (which I still don't understand), and battling the urge to just give up and eat a banana in my hotel room. But no. The pizza calls to me.
- The Pizza Verdict: I settle on a place with a ridiculously long name I can't pronounce. The pizza… is glorious. Thin crust, mountains of cheese, and a perfect drizzle of olive oil. I eat the entire thing. No regrets. Face covered in cheese? Absolutely. Happy? Beyond measure.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Exhausted from the pizza quest, I drag myself back to the hotel. Nap time. Necessary, crucial, and possibly the highlight of the day.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Contemplate going to some of the local attractions. But the allure of the hotel pool is strong. I go outside, and there are other people in the pool. Nope. Back in the hotel room I go.
6:00 PM: Stare out the window at the trees. Start to feel a little homesick. Decide to call my mother. The phone call is mostly me complaining about the lack of decent coffee and her trying to explain the political landscape of Brazil. (She knows EVERYTHING.)
7:00 PM: The eternal debate: Room Service or Brave The Restaurants-in-the-Santa-Felicidade-Area… the former wins again. Order the least adventurous thing on the menu.
8:00 PM: The hotel bed is a gift from the gods. Watch some Brazilian TV. Realize I understand even less than I thought. Go to sleep.

Day 2: Gardens, Glitches, and Ghosts? Possibly.

7:00 AM: Alarm's at it again! Another breakfast buffet battle. This time I manage a… slightly less sad croissant. Progress!
9:00 AM: Brave the Jardim Botânico de Curitiba – the Botanical Garden! Okay, actually pretty amazing. Massive greenhouse housing things that look like they’re from another planet. So many flowers! I swear I saw a hummingbird the size of my thumb. (Okay, maybe that was the sugar rush from the croissant talking.)
11:00 AM: Try to photograph the greenhouse. Fail. Miserably. The lighting is terrible. My photography skills are worse. I spend a solid 20 minutes just trying to focus.
12:00 PM: Lunch. Not in Santa Felicidade though, for variety's sake. Venture out around the city center. Get lost, AGAIN. This time it's even more embarrassing because I’m pretty sure I asked for directions in the wrong language. (Did I just accidentally order a sandwich in Mandarin? Who knows!) Find a tiny Cafeteria with AMAZING coffee. This coffee is now my best friend.
1:00 PM: Wander aimlessly and start to get the distinct feeling that this whole city is watching me. Am I paranoid? Probably.
2:00 PM: Back at the hotel. Consider trying to take a dip in the pool. Chicken out. Read a book instead.
4:00 PM: A minor… incident… involving the elevator. It gets stuck. For, oh, about 30 glorious seconds, I'm alone in darkness, contemplating the meaning of life and the possibility of being trapped in a hotel elevator forever. I hit the emergency button repeatedly, then laugh at my own overreaction. The elevator starts moving again. I'm still alive!
6:00 PM: Start to get the feeling that my hotel room might be haunted. Hear a weird creaking sound. Blame it on the wind… or a particularly grumpy ghost.
7:00 PM: Dinner. This time, I vow to try something adventurous! (But end up ordering the same thing as last night. See? No adventure here.)
8:00 PM: Decide to watch a Brazilian soap opera. The over-the-top acting and swirling plotlines are strangely comforting.
9:00 PM: Sleep. Maybe if I huddle under the covers, the ghost will leave me alone.

Day 3: Departure and Deep Sighs

7:00 AM: Last breakfast buffet. Savor the slightly less sad croissant. Take a picture of the tiny sausages. (For posterity. And maybe for my mother.)
8:00 AM: Check out. Say goodbye to the creaking elevator. Promise to never take hotel coffee for granted again.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Hang around the hotel waiting for the airport transportation!
10:00 AM: Taxi! Finally on our way. I was a bit worried that I would be late for my flight!
12:00 PM: The flight boarding procedure is way complex, and I go through a lot of stress, but everything is fine!
10:00 PM: I go back home!

Final Thoughts (and a lot of them)

Curitiba was… an experience. It was beautiful, chaotic, delicious, and utterly bewildering. I got lost more times than I'd like to admit. My Portuguese is still a disaster. But I survived. I ate pizza. I saw some pretty flowers. And I made it back in one piece (minus maybe a few brain cells). Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm bringing a phrasebook, a GPS, and a healthy dose of caffeine. And maybe, just maybe, a ghost-hunting kit. You never know…

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Hotel Nacional Inn - Santa Felicidade: You Thinking of Going? Okay, Let's Dish...

So, is this place REALLY a "hidden gem" or just another hotel trying too hard?

Okay, buckle up, because the "hidden gem" label? It's...complicated. Look, Santa Felicidade, that little Italian-flavored pocket of Curitiba, *is* cool. And the Nacional Inn? It *wants* to be a gem. And sometimes? It nails it. Other times? Well, let's just say there were moments I considered staging a minor inconvenience, just to see how they'd react. (Kidding! Mostly.) It's not polished perfect, but that's kinda what makes it endearing. You know? Like a slightly lopsided, but totally lovable, dog.

What's the deal with Santa Felicidade itself? Is it worth leaving the hotel for?

ABSOLUTELY. Don't even think about hibernating in your room. Santa Felicidade is the *reason* you'd go. Think mountains of pasta (seriously, mountains!), family-run trattorias overflowing with red-sauce goodness, and enough Italian kitsch to make a nonna weep with joy (and maybe a little cringe). The food is… well, let's just say my jeans are now a little tighter. The trick is to *wander*. Just wander. Get lost. Pop into random restaurants. You’ll stumble on amazingness. Just… pace yourself. That's my advice from the bottom of my overly-full stomach. Trust me on this. One place had a tiramisu so fluffy, it made me question all my life choices. (In the best way possible).

Alright, let's talk rooms. What are they really like? Luxury, huh?

"Luxury" is a word that gets thrown around a lot, doesn't it? I mean, the rooms are nice. They’re clean, with the usual amenities. But “luxury”? Okay, so I booked the "suite" (because, why not?), and I gotta say, it felt a *tiny* bit… like my grandma's house, if my grandma had impeccable cleaning skills but was also a bit frugal. Think plush carpets, matching furniture that may or may not have seen a previous era, and a bathroom that honestly, was perfectly functional, but not exactly spa-like. Let’s say ‘comfortable’ – clean and all the stuff I needed! – not exactly what you see on Instagram. But the *view*? From my balcony? Stunning. The light hitting the rolling hills… Worth it. Pure bliss!

How's the service? Are the staff friendly?

This is the big one, isn’t it? Service can make or break a stay. And honestly? The staff were a mixed bag. Some were *amazing*. Super friendly, helpful, went out of their way to assist. One receptionist, bless her heart, patiently helped me navigate a *very* tricky situation with a lost suitcase (my fault, not theirs, by the way). Others? Let's just say they could use a little more pep in their step. Efficiency, yes. Warmth? Sometimes missing. One thing I did observe: If you try, even a little, with your Portuguese, they'll bend over backwards to help! It's the tiny gestures that make it worth it. Like the late night room service, though it was a bit confused.

The food! Tell me about the food! I'm a foodie!

Okay, this is where things get… complicated. The hotel restaurant? Fine. Perfectly acceptable. The breakfast buffet? Loads of good things! Fruits, coffee, bread, that kind of thing. But it’s the Santa Felicidade itself is where you want to be. Don’t eat at the hotel. JUST DON'T. Walk out the door and into pasta heaven or steakhouse, I’m serious. The restaurant situation at the hotel is….functional. I'd rather eat at a place with soul and stories, you know? That's what Santa Felicidade offers! Do. It!

Any downsides? What really annoyed you? Spill the tea!

Oh, where to begin! The lack of a proper gym was a bummer. Seriously, a tiny, sad little room with a treadmill that looked like it was from the 80s? Sigh. And the Wi-Fi was patchy at times, which, in the age of constant connectivity, is just… annoying. And the elevator had a mind of its own, sometimes stopping at the wrong floors. The biggest annoyance? Actually, it came from a guest playing something loud and upbeat late at night. I'm talking, *loud*. After my third attempt to call the front desk, nothing was done. BUT, I did get someone within an hour. And the next day? ALL was forgiven.

Would you go back? Let's cut to the chase!

Hmm. Okay, so if I went solely for the hotel itself? Probably not. There are probably technically 'better' hotels in Curitiba. But... for Santa Felicidade? Absolutely. The location is *perfect*. It's an ideal jumping-off point. And despite the quirks, the Nacional Inn has a certain… charm. I’d go back. I'd put up with the little annoyances, the slightly dated decor, the wonky elevator. Why? Because sometimes, a little imperfection is what makes a place real, and real is what I want. And that view… Seriously, that view. If you're looking for a perfect, sterile experience? Maybe look elsewhere. But if you're up for a bit of adventure, a taste of Italian deliciousness, friendly people and a bit of Curitiba magic? Go! Just… order the pasta. Lots of it. And send me a picture!

Any Pro tips or secrets?

Okay, listen up. First: learn *some* Portuguese. Even a few phrases will make your life easier. Second: Book a room on a higher floor for the best views. Third: Don't be afraid to wander. Get lost. That's where the real magic happens. Fourth: Consider the time of year- Santa Felicidade is great year-round. Finally: if you do go, and you see a short, slightly disoriented person wandering around, muttering about the perfect pasta... that's probably me. Say hello! (And maybe share your tiramisu.)

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