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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.2)+1.4
- 28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 19)+16
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is HOTEL21 better than A R Plaza?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (60 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×8.6
- 3Has free parking
- 45 more listed amenities (19 vs 14)+5
- 5Has 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 vs HOTEL21: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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