Best Apartment Stays in São José do Rio Preto

Hilton Garden Inn São José do Rio Preto is a 4-star hotel with apartment-style rooms that are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, giving families a little more room to spread out. WiFi is free, there is a garden for some air between outings, and parents can use the fitness centre. The modern restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine, which makes dinner easy with tired children, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 1,461 reviews, an excellent result for a chain hotel.

Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto is the modern option I would suggest to a family in the city, mainly for its rooftop pool. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, which helps children sleep, and come with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The restaurant serves local cuisine, a coffee shop and a bar cover the rest of the day, parents can use the fitness centre, and pets are accepted.

I would recommend Augustus Plaza Hotel to a business traveller or a driver who wants a well-rated three-star in São José do Rio Preto. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, and some offer lake or city views. Free private parking and free WiFi cover the property, a 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and a business centre has a computer, printer and scanner. Guests score it 9.0 across 1,574 reviews.

Hotel Nacional de Rio Preto is a comfortable São José do Rio Preto choice for a family travelling with a pet, since animals are accepted. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with cable TV and free WiFi, the outdoor pool is a welcome break in the heat of inland São Paulo state, and the popular restaurant keeps dinner on site. Parents can use the spa and wellness facilities, and the American bar is there for a quiet drink.

Ipe Center Hotel is a dependable four-star in São José do Rio Preto, rated 8.8 out of 10 by nearly 1,300 guests. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, and the restaurant and bar make evenings easy with children. The laundry service is a real help on longer family trips, and the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. Shopping Plaza Avenida and the Municipal Theatre are nearby, handy for a meal out, a rainy afternoon or a show.

Hotel Cassino Tower is a four-star hotel in São José do Rio Preto with apartment-style rooms, air conditioning, private bathrooms and city views. Guests have a fitness centre, a sun terrace, a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. It is described as family-friendly. Guests rate it 8.7 from 1,954 reviews, a strong score. I would pick it for a comfortable city stay with some on-site extras, whether you travel with family, a pet or alone.

I would shortlist Hotel Saint Paul for a family or a pet owner who wants leisure facilities on José Munia Avenue in São José do Rio Preto. The hotel has a swimming pool, a spa and wellness area with hot tubs and saunas, a gym and a tennis court. A restaurant serves French dishes, and a coffee shop and a lobby bar add choice. Free parking is included. Guests score it 8.6 across 1,669 reviews.

Hotel Dan Inn São José do Rio Preto by Nacional Inn offers apartment-style accommodation in a convenient part of the city, with easy access to the centre and the main roads. It is described as family-friendly and lists spa and wellness facilities, though the details are not specific. Guests rate it 8.6 from 1,553 reviews, a strong score. I would pick it for a practical family or business stay where getting around by car matters, and check what the wellness offer includes.

I would recommend Saint Peter Hotel to a family or a business traveller who needs room to work in São José do Rio Preto. Apartment-style rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar, a work desk and high-speed internet. A business centre, laundry services, free WiFi and free parking are included, and Varanda Bar serves snacks and quick meals. The hotel is close to the main roads and malls. Guests give it 8.3 across 1,668 reviews.

I would point families towards ibis Styles Rio Preto Monte Libano mainly for what it offers children: a playground, a games room and an outdoor pool open all year. A family restaurant serves local and Brazilian dishes at lunch and dinner, which saves searching for a meal after a long day. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and there is a garden and a fitness centre. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across more than 1,600 reviews.

ibis São José do Rio Preto is a three-star, family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel next to the Luis Washington Highway. Air-conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars, WiFi is free throughout the property, and there is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. Guests rate it 8.1 from 1,200 reviews. I would pick it for a practical stay by car, with a pet or with children, rather than for leisure facilities.

I would shortlist Sakr Hotel Rio Preto for a family or a pet owner who wants a pool in São José do Rio Preto. The outdoor pool has a cascade, and free WiFi and free parking are included. Air-conditioned rooms have modern decor, private bathrooms, LCD TVs and minibars, and spa and wellness facilities are on offer. Pets are welcome. Guests give this three-star hotel 8.1 across 416 reviews.

Hotel King is a simple, practical base rather than a leisure hotel, and families should book it with that in mind. The rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, a daily buffet breakfast gets everyone fed before going out, and free private parking helps if you arrive by car with luggage. The city centre is only about 200 metres away, so bars, shops and restaurants are within a short walk. Guests rate it 8 out of 10 over more than 500 reviews.

Estância Jockey Clube suits families travelling with a pet around São José do Rio Preto. The apartment-style units are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, a minibar, a microwave and a terrace, balcony or patio, which gives children a little outdoor space. Room service is offered, and WiFi and private parking are free. No pool is listed. The 8.0 score rests on only 2 reviews, so I would read the comments before booking.

Hotel Redentora Plaza is a 3-star hotel in São José do Rio Preto with family rooms that are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom, a dining table, a desk, a TV and a minibar, so a takeaway dinner in the room is easy. WiFi is free, housekeeping is daily, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals. Free private parking on site helps on a road trip through the region. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 470 reviews.

Bravo City Hotel in São José do Rio Preto offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and a TV, which suits parents travelling with children. Free private parking, a buffet breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and room service make it easy to run by car. WiFi is free in public areas. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 7.8 from 2,241 reviews. I would pick it as a practical family base rather than for leisure facilities.

Hotel Michelangelo has rooms with balconies, central air-conditioning and a minibar, and some suites include a bathtub, which I find useful with small children. An outdoor pool and a gym are on site, and the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and local dishes. Parking is free and private, and pets are welcome, so families travelling with a dog are covered. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across nearly 700 reviews, a little below some nearby hotels.

I would consider Hotel Globo Rio for a family or a driver who wants a basic, practical base in São José do Rio Preto. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, satellite TV and a minibar. Free private parking and complimentary WiFi are included, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Guests give it 7.7 across 1,253 reviews, a modest score, so I would expect the essentials and little more.