Apê Bela Cintra

Ok

Excellent

Just great

This studio is functional and will serve its purpose - but it lacks some special touches to win a 5th star. The good: - Location: just one block away from Paulista Avenue, bakery Bela Paulista (that is 24 hours), drug stores, super markets, and restaurants, besides access to the metro. The location can’t be beaten. - Has the basic items you need, like plates, dish soap, and air conditioning that is essential during summer. What can improve: - there is no apparent decor or identity in the room. Everything is basic and white. It feels like minimal effort was done. You feel like you’re living in a box. - the tv has the apps you need, but feels like the cheapest tv possible - aggressive monetization: while the apartment has plates and other things you may need, some other things like a hair dryer or pots to cook aren’t available: instead, you are offered to RENT those, and they are charged PER HOUR OF USE. I have never seen a system like this, and it really rubbed me off the wrong way. I chose to purchase my own travel hair dryer. - the apartment I stayed in had no view - it faced another building. The bathroom had the window painted over, showing that this building want meant as living originally. Conclusion: it’s a functional apartment near the best area of São Paulo - but it has no personality, doesn’t feel good to live in, and the aggressive monetization of basic expected items may feel offensive. I’d look at other options before renting this one again.

Everything at Apê was great. The only thing I didn't find convenient is having to rent a pot! There should be a frying pan and a small pot to boil water for coffee at least. But honestly everything else was just excellent and the staff was amazing