19 St Stephen's vs Earl's Red Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Maadinnagoda
19 St Stephen's
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 15
Hotel★★★Maligakanda
Earl's Red Colombo
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 6 of 15
The short answer
Pick Earl's Red Colombo
It comes out ahead on 6 of 15 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.
Choose 19 St Stephen's if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.0)
Choose Earl's Red Colombo if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (12 / 2)
Why is 19 St Stephen's better than Earl's Red Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.0)+1.5
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is Earl's Red Colombo better than 19 St Stephen's?
- 1More guest reviews (78 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 210 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+10
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 15)+21
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 19 St Stephen's vs Earl's Red Colombo: which hotel is better? | 19 St Stephen's | Earl's Red Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Location | 2.3 | 4.4 +2.1 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.9 | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 78 +62 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 43% +44% | bottom 13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 4.4 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.3 km | 4.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 220 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 12 +10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 620 m −490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 5 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 19 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.2 km apart
19 St Stephen's: city centre: 4.3 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
Earl's Red Colombo: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station Baseline Road Railway Station: 220 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 12 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m.
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19 St Stephen's or Earl's Red Colombo: common questions
Which is better, 19 St Stephen's or Earl's Red Colombo?
Earl's Red Colombo leads in 6 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, restaurants within 500 m. 19 St Stephen's is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Colombo.
Which is cheaper, 19 St Stephen's or Earl's Red Colombo?
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How far apart are 19 St Stephen's and Earl's Red Colombo?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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