Stays in Santo André

Hotel Plaza Mayor sits in the centre of Santo André, and its games room is the detail I would point out to families with older children. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with a desk, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The restaurant serves regional and international dishes, there is a bar and a fitness centre, and room service is available. Conference rooms and a business centre suit parents mixing work with the trip. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 across more than 1,700 reviews.

Bristol Santo André ABC São Paulo is a four-star, family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel with apartment-style rooms and a focus on wellness. It has an on-site gym, a lobby, a bar and a restaurant. It is near Prefeito Celso Daniel Park and the Grand Plaza Shopping Mall, with easy access to major avenues. Guests rate it 8.9 from 1,321 reviews. I would recommend it to families and travellers with pets who want a practical, well-located base.

Hilton Garden Inn Santo André is a four-star, family-friendly hotel in the Century Plaza Complex, with direct access to the Atrium Shopping Mall. Air-conditioned rooms have free WiFi and Netflix. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, a pool, and spa and wellness facilities, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.6 from 625 reviews. I would recommend it to families and business travellers who like having a mall, a pool and a restaurant under one roof.

Go Inn Santo André is a three-star, pet-friendly hotel with air-conditioned rooms, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a TV with cable channels and Netflix. Free WiFi, free private parking, an on-site restaurant and a 24-hour front desk complete the offer. Guests rate it 8.4 from 1,551 reviews. I would pick it for a practical stay with a car or a pet, and for families who want simple comfort rather than leisure facilities.

ibis Santo André has soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms with a desk and a minibar, and I find the choice of places to eat on site its most useful point for families: an Italian restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop. A lounge gives somewhere to sit outside the room, and a business area serves parents who need to work. Pets are accepted and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across more than 2,000 reviews, a solid score for the brand.

Blue Tree Towers All Suites Santo André is a comfortable pick for a family staying in Santo André, mainly for its swimming pool and terrace. Rooms are contemporary and air-conditioned, each with a balcony and satellite TV, so there is a little outdoor space even on a city stay. The international restaurant serves Italian and Brazilian dishes that most children will eat, and parents can use the gym and the sauna after a long day.

Hotel City I keeps things simple in Santo André: air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and free toiletries, free on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk. I find room service and the bar handy for families who arrive tired and would rather not go out again. Note that the free WiFi covers the public areas, so plan around that if you need a connection in the room. Guests rate it 7.9 from 207 reviews.

Hotel City II in Santo André is an adults-only property, so it is not an option for a stay with children. For couples or solo travellers, the facilities are the draw: a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Guests rate it 7.1 from 133 reviews, a fair but not glowing score. I would pick it for a calm base with some wellness extras, and check the recent reviews before booking.