Hotel Solar das Lajes in Ouro Preto

Set among 10 hectares of forested land and former gold mines, this warmly decorated 17th-century hotel is an 11-minute walk from Praça Tiradentes square in the old town, a 13-minute walk from history exhibits at the Museu da Inconfidência, and 4 km from the MG-129 regional highway.The unfussy rooms offer flat-screen TVs and minifridges; some sleep up to 4 people.A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a cozy dining room. Other amenities include a garden, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a game room, a fitness center and a homey guest lounge. Covered parking is available. A gold mine is open for visits.