🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil
George V Flat
📍 9, Praça Roquete Pinto, São Paulo, 05420-020
Your stay — George V Flat
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The Property — George V Flat
The George V Flat is a no-fuss, mid-century apartment-style hotel in Consolação, favouring function over frills. You walk into a tiled lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a small business corner and a lift that hums discreetly. Rooms are clean, compact and come with a kitchenette – it suits solo travellers or couples who want a self-contained base near Avenida Paulista without paying for a pool or restaurant they won't use.
Chronicles of São Paulo
São Paulo was founded in 1554 by Jesuit missionaries as a mission station. It grew rich on coffee and then industrialisation, tearing down its colonial core to build a vertical city of glass and concrete towers. The result is a sprawling, chaotic metropolis with a serious cultural identity: world-class museums, a fierce independent theatre scene and the largest Japanese diaspora community outside Japan. Contemporary São Paulo is defined by its contradictions – staggering wealth next to glaring inequality – and a restless energy that never quite switches off.
Best Time to Visit
Full São Paulo guide →Best months
April, May and September – the austral autumn and early spring offer mild days (18–25°C), low rainfall and thinner crowds at the main attractions like the Pinacoteca and Ibirapuera Park.
Peak / festival surge
July and December are the busiest: July is winter school holidays (locals travel, flights fill up), December hosts Christmas events and New Year's Eve preparations. Hotel prices in these months can rise 30–50% above average, especially near Avenida Paulista.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are the smart budget months. March is still warm from summer but rain eases; November sees the city heating up for summer but before the Christmas rush. Both offer room discounts of 15–25% and easier restaurant bookings.
Weather & packing
July in São Paulo is the dry winter, but temperatures drop sharply after sunset – expect 10–12°C at night. Pack a proper wool jumper or a lined jacket; shorts will get you cold stares and goosebumps.
Live City Briefing — São Paulo
- Avenida Paulista is closed to vehicles every Sunday and public holiday from 10am to 5pm – it becomes a walking and cycling strip with free street performances.
- The Metro–CPTM integration now includes contactless debit and credit card payments at all turnstiles, making single journeys smoother for short-stay visitors.
- Beco do Batman in Vila Madalena has several new murals, but be aware that pickpocketing reports rise on weekends; keep your phone off the dinner table if you eat at an outdoor spot.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to George V Flat, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Praça Roquete Pinto). These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to catch cross-ventilation. The building's lift serves up to floor 7, so you're not far from the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front (overlooks the Praça) — expect rumble from buses and taxis dropping off passengers. Also skip rooms directly adjoining the lift shaft on any floor (typically ends of corridors near the lift) as the old lift mechanism clanks.
Best views
Ask for a 'vista para o jardim' (garden view) — the back rooms overlook a small interior green space typical of 1960s São Paulo buildings. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Praça Roquete Pinto — a busy square with a bus stop and a kiosk, so the view is gritty city rather than scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are quietest — well above street-level buzz but below the rooftop (if there's a service area). The building's concrete construction dampens sound between floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Praça Roquete Pinto is a busy square with a bus stop and informal commerce (market stalls some days). Also note the building's lift is old — you'll hear it creak and whirr, especially on lower floors. Weekend nights can bring amplified music from the kiosk until 10pm.
Insider tips
1. The building has no dedicated parking — street parking is meters operated 7am-7pm; free overnight. 2. Check-in can be at a small counter near the lift — ask for a 'quarto no fundo' (room at the back) directly at reception, as online booking often assigns front-facing rooms by default.
- 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 — George V Flat
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room. Average 25 Mbps download, stable for video calls. No login – just select network.
One passenger lift serves all 6 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Free access to PressReader on room tablets and guest computers in lobby. The building is a converted 1950s modernist apartment block – original terrazzo floors and stairwell tiles are preserved.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 14:00 for R$ 80,00. After 14:00, charged a full night.
Free for same-day drop-off and pick-up. Overnight storage not available.
Step-free access from street via ramp to lobby. Doors are 80 cm wide. Lift has 75 cm door opening – may not fit larger wheelchairs. No rooms adapted for hearing or visual impairments.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 375 (Estapar – R$ 45,00 per 24h). No EV charging. Street parking free after 19:00 on weekdays, all day weekends – check for rotating street-cleaning signs.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 5,00 per guest per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required; R$ 200,00 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Paróquia Nossa Senhora Mãe do Salvador (146 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Congregação Cristã no Brasil (366 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Batista (400 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Evangelica Verbo Divino (887 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galeria 36 — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Praça Roquete Pinto — 98 m · ~1 min walk
A CASA — 638 m · ~8 min walk
Teatro CETIP — 677 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Raia — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Blue Point — 930 m · ~12 min walk
Terminal Pinheiros — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Itaú) for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux due to poor rates and fees.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common. Mobile pay (Google Pay, Apple Pay) works at most terminals.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included; if not, leave 10%. Taxis: round up or leave small change. Hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag for porters, R$10-20 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (café pingado) from a padaria (bakery) costs around R$4-6.
A prato feito (PF) – rice, beans, meat, salad – at a local restaurant costs R$18-25.
A slice of pizza at a pizzeria by the slice (pizza no prato) costs R$8-15 for a main portion.
Pastel (fried pastry) and caldo de cana (sugarcane juice) at street markets (feiras) – look for the weekly feira in each bairro.
Supermercado Dia and Pão de Açúcar are common budget chains in this area.
Street markets (feiras) and shopping centres such as Shopping Ibirapuera offer affordable high-street clothing.
Single bus fare R$4.40; day pass for metro/bus R$10.00. From GRU airport, take Airport Bus Service (R$50) or a regular bus to metro terminus (R$5).
1. Eat at lunchtime padarias for cheaper meals. 2. Use Uber instead of taxis for short trips. 3. Buy groceries at Dia instead of convenience stores.
Good to know — São Paulo
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.08 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in São Paulo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at George V Flat
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Raia — 151 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
💡 Be sure to use a reputable taxi company like Coopertaxi or 2001, and always use the meter to avoid being overcharged.
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
💡 Buy your ticket at the airport bus terminal and validate it before boarding. It's a longer journey, but a budget-friendly option.
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi → Other parts of the city
💡 This bus route is a convenient option for shorter journeys, but be aware that traffic in São Paulo can be unpredictable. Plan your route in advance using the SPTrans website or app.
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi → Other parts of the city
💡 The metro is efficient and convenient, but be prepared for crowded trains during peak hours. Buy a reusable card called a Bilhete Único for convenient travel.
About São Paulo
Wikipedia ↗
São Paulo (; Portuguese: [sɐ̃w ˈpawlu] ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the capital city of the state of the same name, as well as the most populous city in Brazil, South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exerts international influence in commerce, fi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at George V Flat?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Praça Roquete Pinto). These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to catch cross-ventilation. The building's lift serves up to floor 7, so you're not far from the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at George V Flat?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front (overlooks the Praça) — expect rumble from buses and taxis dropping off passengers. Also skip rooms directly adjoining the lift shaft on any floor (typically ends of corridors near the lift) as the old lift mechanism clanks.
Is George V Flat noisy?
Praça Roquete Pinto is a busy square with a bus stop and informal commerce (market stalls some days). Also note the building's lift is old — you'll hear it creak and whirr, especially on lower floors. Weekend nights can bring amplified music from the kiosk until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at George V Flat?
Ask for a 'vista para o jardim' (garden view) — the back rooms overlook a small interior green space typical of 1960s São Paulo buildings. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Praça Roquete Pinto — a busy square with a bus stop and a kiosk, so the view is gritty city rather than scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at George V Flat?
1. The building has no dedicated parking — street parking is meters operated 7am-7pm; free overnight. 2. Check-in can be at a small counter near the lift — ask for a 'quarto no fundo' (room at the back) directly at reception, as online booking often assigns front-facing rooms by default.
What time is check-in at George V Flat?
Check-in at George V Flat is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does George V Flat have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room. Average 25 Mbps download, stable for video calls. No login – just select network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at George V Flat?
R$ 5,00 per guest per night
Where can I eat cheaply near George V Flat?
A prato feito (PF) – rice, beans, meat, salad – at a local restaurant costs R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from George V Flat?
Single bus fare R$4.40; day pass for metro/bus R$10.00. From GRU airport, take Airport Bus Service (R$50) or a regular bus to metro terminus (R$5).
When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
April, May and September – the austral autumn and early spring offer mild days (18–25°C), low rainfall and thinner crowds at the main attractions like the Pinacoteca and Ibirapuera Park.
Top Attractions in São Paulo
💡 Visit the crypt downstairs — it's less crowded and has interesting exhibits on the city's founding. Keep your phone in your front pocket here during peak hours.
💡 Arrive for the 10am Sunday mass to hear the monks sing — it's powerful even if you're not religious. Get there 20 minutes early for a seat.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid selfie-stick crowds. Buy a bag of dried fruit or cashew nuts from the stalls near the rear exit — it's half the price of the touristy front ones.
💡 Arrive before 9am on weekends to avoid the worst crowds. The Japanese garden inside costs a small fee but is quiet and well-kept.
💡 Arrive by 10am on Tuesday to queue for free entry — it gets busy. Skip the cafe; walk across to the nearby Consolação market for cheaper food.