🇧🇷 Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
Edifício Anália Franco
📍 1134, Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado, Ribeirao Preto
Your stay — Edifício Anália Franco
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The Property — Edifício Anália Franco
Edifício Anália Franco is a no-frills 3-star hotel in a residential part of Ribeirão Preto, close to the Ribeirão Shopping mall. The lobby feels clean but dated, with laminate floors and a small reception desk; it's the kind of place where you check in quickly and head to your room. Its USP is straightforward value and reliable cleanliness, best suited to business travellers or budget-conscious couples who need a base near the shopping and Av. Presidente Vargas. The complimentary breakfast is simple but ample with fresh pão de queijo and tropical fruit.
Chronicles of Ribeirao Preto
Ribeirão Preto was founded in 1856 by farmers expanding coffee production, quickly becoming Brazil's richest coffee city by the early 20th century, known as the 'California brasileira' (Brazilian California). The coffee barons built grand mansions and the neoclassical Teatro Pedro II, remnants visible today in the city centre. As coffee declined, the economy pivoted to sugar cane ethanol, making it a hub for agribusiness and biotechnology. Modern Ribeirão Preto is a wealthy inland city with a young, educated population, a lively bar scene, and a distinct lack of overtourism. Its cultural identity is proud, pragmatic, and tied to the sprawling sugar-cane fields that surround it.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ribeirao Preto guide →Best months
May, June and August: dry season with blue skies, temperatures averaging 25°C and low humidity. Crowds are minimal outside of the university calendar.
Peak / festival surge
July (winter holidays) and late June (Agrishow): July sees domestic tourists using school break; the week of Agrishow (late April/early May) spikes hotel prices 30-40% due to agribusiness attendees.
Budget shoulder season
April and September offer the best deals: milder 28°C highs, small crowds beginning or ending the dry season, with hotel rooms often 15-20% cheaper than peak months.
Weather & packing
Ribeirão Preto's winter (July) can feel chilly at night (12°C) despite warm days (27°C), thanks to the altitude and dry air. Pack a light sweater or jacket for evenings and a sun hat for daytime.
Live City Briefing — Ribeirao Preto
- The Mercado Municipal de Ribeirão Preto reopened in October 2025 after major renovations, now with a food court and better ventilation — worth a visit for pastel and caldo de cana.
- The city's bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor along Av. Presidente Vargas is running fully; expect faster but more crowded buses to the hotel from the Rodoviária. The nearest stop is 'Anália Franco' about 200m away.
- Construction on the new Parque do Café shopping expansion is ongoing behind schedule; avoid the west side of Av. Leão XIII if driving due to lane closures.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Edifício Anália Franco, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado). These upper floors minimise street noise from the busy road and avoid the lift lobby which gets foot traffic. The courtyard side is quieter, especially at night when the nearby bars let out.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, particularly those facing the street. Lower floors pick up traffic rumble from Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado, a main road, and also noise from the ground-floor reception and any adjacent commercial units. Rooms near the lift shaft can hum throughout the night.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a view of neighbouring buildings and some greenery, but no notable landmark. Street-side rooms look onto a busy four-lane road with shops and apartments opposite — fine if you like city grit, but the view is nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 8. The hotel's typical 3-star construction puts guest rooms above floor 4, and the lift machinery is usually housed on the roof or lower levels. These middle floors sit away from both street-level noise and rooftop equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado is a main artery with heavy traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's location near commercial areas means delivery trucks and buses pass by. At weekends, pedestrian noise from nearby bars and restaurants can carry up to floor 4. The lift is an older model — those in rooms next to the shaft on any floor may hear a low hum and clunking.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, check with the hotel ahead about their parking — many 3-star places on this road have limited on-site spaces, and street parking fills up. Ask for a spot when booking. 2. The breakfast area gets crowded between 7:30-9am; go early or later to avoid the queue. If you value sleep, the rear courtyard-side rooms are quieter but breakfast noise doesn't reach them.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Edifício Anália Franco
Free for all guests. Speed is about 15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming but not heavy work. No login constraints beyond accepting terms once.
One lift serves all 6 guest floors. No stairs-only sections.
No printed papers. No digital newsstand. Note: the building is a former office block, converted into a hotel in 2015; some corridors retain original tile floors.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs BRL 50; after 14:00 charged a full night.
Free, at reception. No lockers — bags left behind the front desk.
No step at main entrance. One accessible room on the ground floor (door width 80 cm). Lift width 85 cm. The shower in that room has a low threshold (2 cm). No other adapted facilities.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Estacionamento Centro at Rua Visconde de Inhaúma, 500 (5 min walk), costing BRL 25 for 24h. No valet, no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is charged at booking; at check-in a damage deposit of BRL 200 per night is held on your card (credit or debit, no cash).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (172 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangélica Congregacional (221 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Metodista (267 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de São José (541 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Santa Úrsula — 773 m · ~10 min walk
Praça Barão do Rio Branco — 58 m · ~1 min walk
MIS — 55 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro Auxiliadora — 253 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco do Brasil — 317 m · ~4 min walk
Drogão Super — 318 m · ~4 min walk
Mundo Verde — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Terminal Urbano Doutora Evangelina de Carvalho Passig — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs for cash; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist spots which charge poor rates. Most ATMs in Ribeirão Preto give up to R$1,000 per withdrawal.
Visa/Mastercard accepted widely in supermarkets, pharmacies, and mid-range restaurants; contactless is common. Small street stalls and transport may take cash only.
No obligation, but 10% is optional in sit-down restaurants if service is good; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips, but round up for porter/housekeeping (R$2–5).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafezinho) at a padaria or lanchonete costs R$4–6.
Self-service per-kilo restaurants (por kilo) near Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado charge around R$35–55 for a full plate.
A main course at a local boteco or simple pizzaria runs R$25–40.
Look for pastel, coxinha, or acarajé at weekend markets or food squares; the area near the city centre has good evening street food stalls.
Supermercados like Supermercado Nagai, Savegnago, or Supermercado Pague Menos are common nearby.
Affordable high-street shopping is on Rua General Osório or Rua Visconde de Inhaúma (downtown); markets like Feira de Rua on Sundays. Avoid tourist-facing shops.
A single bus ticket (cartão municipal) costs R$5.00; from Ribeirão Preto Airport (RAO), take bus 4901 or 4902 to Centro for R$5.00 rather than a R$60 taxi.
Eat at per-kilo lunch spots instead of a la carte. Use refillable water bottles – tap water is safe here. Avoid taxis near the airport; use Uber or 99 (rideshare) for lower rates.
Good to know — Ribeirao Preto
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Ribeirao PretoFor non-urgent police matters in Ribeirão Preto, call (16) 3625-1900. Tourist police (Delegacia de Atendimento ao Turista) is in São Paulo only. If you need English help, try the US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro at +55 (21) 3823-2000 or the British Consulate in São Paulo at +55 (11) 3094-2700.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ribeirao Preto, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Edifício Anália Franco
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco do Brasil — 317 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Drogão Super — 318 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
A2 Motel, Rua São José → Rodoviária (Bus Terminal)
💡 The bus terminal has direct buses to São Paulo and Campinas. Uber to the terminal is cheaper than a taxi and usually arrives within 5 minutes in this area.
Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) bus stop → Praça XV de Novembro (city center)
💡 From Praça XV, it's a 15-minute walk to A2 Motel on Rua São José. No direct bus to the motel, so use this route if you're on a budget and don't mind walking.
Rua São José (near A2 Motel) → Shopping Iguatemi
💡 This line runs along Rua São José, so you can catch it a block from the motel. Tap the bus card (Cartão Ótimo) for a 0.50 BRL discount on single fares.
Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) → A2 Motel, Ribeirão Preto
💡 Uber is cheaper, around 30-40 BRL, but the official taxi stand is safer if you arrive late at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Edifício Anália Franco?
Request a room on floors 5 to 8 facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado). These upper floors minimise street noise from the busy road and avoid the lift lobby which gets foot traffic. The courtyard side is quieter, especially at night when the nearby bars let out.
Which rooms should I avoid at Edifício Anália Franco?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, particularly those facing the street. Lower floors pick up traffic rumble from Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado, a main road, and also noise from the ground-floor reception and any adjacent commercial units. Rooms near the lift shaft can hum throughout the night.
Is Edifício Anália Franco noisy?
Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado is a main artery with heavy traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's location near commercial areas means delivery trucks and buses pass by. At weekends, pedestrian noise from nearby bars and restaurants can carry up to floor 4. The lift is an older model — those in rooms next to the shaft on any floor may hear a low hum and clunking.
Which rooms have the best views at Edifício Anália Franco?
The rear courtyard offers a view of neighbouring buildings and some greenery, but no notable landmark. Street-side rooms look onto a busy four-lane road with shops and apartments opposite — fine if you like city grit, but the view is nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Edifício Anália Franco?
1. If you're driving, check with the hotel ahead about their parking — many 3-star places on this road have limited on-site spaces, and street parking fills up. Ask for a spot when booking. 2. The breakfast area gets crowded between 7:30-9am; go early or later to avoid the queue. If you value sleep, the rear courtyard-side rooms are quieter but breakfast noise doesn't reach them.
What time is check-in at Edifício Anália Franco?
Check-in at Edifício Anália Franco is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Edifício Anália Franco have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed is about 15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming but not heavy work. No login constraints beyond accepting terms once.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Edifício Anália Franco?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Edifício Anália Franco?
Self-service per-kilo restaurants (por kilo) near Rua Comandante Marcondes Salgado charge around R$35–55 for a full plate.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Edifício Anália Franco?
A single bus ticket (cartão municipal) costs R$5.00; from Ribeirão Preto Airport (RAO), take bus 4901 or 4902 to Centro for R$5.00 rather than a R$60 taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ribeirao Preto?
May, June and August: dry season with blue skies, temperatures averaging 25°C and low humidity. Crowds are minimal outside of the university calendar.
Top Attractions in Ribeirao Preto
💡 Check the Facebook page for free matinee performances – they often have student orchestras or dance recitals on weekday afternoons. No booking needed, just turn up early.
💡 Sunday mornings there's a small craft fair with handmade soaps and local sweets. Grab a caldo de cana (sugarcane juice) from the stall on the north side for 3 reais.
💡 Free entry on Sundays. The guided tour is short but worth it for the explanation of how coffee grading works. Combine with a walk around the nearby Mercadão.
💡 Go early on weekday mornings to avoid crowds and spot capybaras near the lake. The zoo closes for lunch between 12 and 2pm.
💡 Entry is free but you need to register at the visitor centre on arrival for a trail map. The 'Trilha do Pequi' loop is 3km and takes about 1.5 hours – wear proper shoes and bring water, as there's no shop on site.