--- title: "1a Express Hotel vs Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)" description: "1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) in Cagayan de Oro? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/1a-express-hotel-cagayan-de-oro-vs-compact-studio-mesaverte-residence-5-cagayan-de-oro/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-29 --- # 1a Express Hotel vs Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) Both are in Cagayan de Oro, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★ · Poblacion ## [1a Express Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1a-express-hotel-cagayan-de-oro/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.8 - **Score by category:** 4 of 13 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1070714/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Purok 3 ## [Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/compact-studio-mesaverte-residence-5-cagayan-de-oro/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.8 - **Score by category:** 4 of 13 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1307135/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart. ### Choose Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7) ### Why is 1a Express Hotel better than Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)? 1. More guest reviews (787 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable (×10) ### Why is Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) better than 1a Express Hotel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | 1a Express Hotel | Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 (+0.4) | | Location | 6.8 | 6.8 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 (+0.4) | | Number of reviews | 787 (+711) | 76 | | Rank in Cagayan de Oro | top 42% | top 19% (+23%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 | | Distance to the centre | 550 m (−180 m) | 730 m | | To the airport | 26 km | 26 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+24) | 126 | | To the nearest food shop | 90 m (−130 m) | 220 m | | Shops within 500 m | 12 | 11 | | Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 1 | | Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – | | Listed amenities | 11 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month 1a Express HotelCompact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) - Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) is cheaper in 12 of 12 months - 1a Express Hotel: €64 a night on average · Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): €17 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Cagayan de Oro by month](https://stayversus.com/en/philippines/cagayan-de-oro/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [1a Express Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/1a-express-hotel-cagayan-de-oro/prices/)[Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/compact-studio-mesaverte-residence-5-cagayan-de-oro/prices/) ## Location 200 m apart 1a Express Hotel: city centre: 550 m, Laguindingan International Airport (CGY): 26 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km. Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): city centre: 730 m, Laguindingan International Airport (CGY): 26 km, 126 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Cagayan de Oro [Cagayan de Oro weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/philippines/northern-mindanao/cagayan-de-oro/weather) ## 1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5): common questions ### Which is better, 1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)? They are evenly matched. 1a Express Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m; Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Cagayan de Oro. ### Which is cheaper, 1a Express Hotel or Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)? Over the year Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5) costs about €17 a night on average against €64 at 1a Express Hotel, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? 1a Express Hotel is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 730 m for Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5). ### How far apart are 1a Express Hotel and Compact Studio @ MesaVerte Residence (5)? 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