Best Pet-Friendly 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.

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.

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.

IPÊ PARK Convention Hotel is a three-star, family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel 10 km from São José do Rio Preto, and 60 km from the Thermas dos Laranjais hot springs. It has an outdoor pool, a mini soccer field and free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms with balconies, cable TV and minibars. The restaurant serves a regional buffet, and there are meeting facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Guests rate it 8.3 from 1,309 reviews. I would recommend it to families with a car.

Hotel Euro Suite São José do Rio Preto by Nacional Inn has 110 air-conditioned rooms with a minibar and cable TV, many with city views, and I find its location its strongest card for families. Shopping Rio Preto, Shopping Iguatemi, the airport and the bus station are all within easy reach. Breakfast is included, parking is private, and pets are accepted, which helps families travelling with a dog. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across more than 770 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.

Comfort Suites São José do Rio Preto is a four-star, family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel with an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a restaurant. A buffet breakfast is served daily, and private parking and room service are available. Spa and wellness facilities are listed for relaxation. Guests rate it 8.1 from 945 reviews. I would recommend it to families wanting a pool and a restaurant on site, and to anyone travelling with a pet.

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 Metrópolis is a 3-star hotel in São José do Rio Preto with family rooms that are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom, a minibar and a TV. WiFi is free throughout, there is a garden to relax in, and the front desk is open 24 hours for late arrivals. Free private parking on site is useful on a road trip through the interior of São Paulo state, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 1,474 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 suggest ibis budget São José do Rio Preto to a pet owner or a budget-conscious family who wants a no-frills two-star. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, and free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a daily buffet breakfast are included. A business centre suits working trips, and pets are welcome. Guests give it 7.5 across 4,047 reviews, a modest but well-founded score for a budget hotel.