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title: "A R Plaza vs HOTEL21: which hotel is better?"
description: "A R Plaza or HOTEL21 in Panchkula? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# A R Plaza vs HOTEL21

Both are in Panchkula, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Sector 26E
## [A R Plaza](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-r-plaza-panchkula/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1093168/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Daria
## [HOTEL21](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel21-panchkula/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1638814/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose A R Plaza if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.2)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 3)

### Choose HOTEL21 if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.9 km / 6.2 km)
-   free parking

### Why is A R Plaza better than HOTEL21?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.2) (+1.4)
2.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 19) (+16)
4.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is HOTEL21 better than A R Plaza?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (60 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×8.6)
3.  Has free parking
4.  5 more listed amenities (19 vs 14) (+5)
5.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | A R Plaza | HOTEL21 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.4) | 7.2 |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5  (+0.3) | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.4) | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 60  (+53) |
| Rank in Panchkula | top 39%  (+25%) | bottom 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.2 km | 4.9 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | – | 220 m |
| To the airport | 6.7 km | 4.4 km  (−2.3 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11  (+8) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 570 m  (−1.2 km) | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 12 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 19  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.3 km apart

A R Plaza: city centre: 6.2 km, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 6.7 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

HOTEL21: city centre: 4.9 km, nearest station Chandigarh Junction: 220 m, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): 4.4 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Panchkula

[Panchkula weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/haryana/panchkula/weather)

## A R Plaza or HOTEL21: common questions

### Which is better, A R Plaza or HOTEL21?

They are evenly matched. A R Plaza is stronger in guest rating; HOTEL21 is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, A R Plaza or HOTEL21?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

HOTEL21 is closer: 4.9 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for A R Plaza.

### How far apart are A R Plaza and HOTEL21?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a-r-plaza-panchkula-vs-hotel21-panchkula/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/