Abi's Residency vs The Emerald
Both are in Thanjavur, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelJabamalaipuram
Abi's Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Old Housing Unit
The Emerald
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Emerald
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.9 km apart.
Choose The Emerald if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
- to walk to the sights (770 m / 2.2 km)
Why is Abi's Residency better than The Emerald?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 19)+19
- 24 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is The Emerald better than Abi's Residency?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 21.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abi's Residency vs The Emerald: which hotel is better? | Abi's Residency | The Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.5 +0.7 | 3.8 |
| Public transport | 5.4 | 6.5 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 72 | 84 +12 |
| Rank in Thanjavur | top 29% | top 4% +25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 +0.7 | 3.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 770 m −1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 800 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 45 km | 45 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 620 m | 320 m −300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 24 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Abi's ResidencyThe Emerald
- Abi's Residency is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Abi's Residency: €32 a night on average · The Emerald: €37 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Thanjavur by month
All months
| Month | Abi's Residency | The Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| November | €32 | €36 |
| December | €32 | €48 |
| January | €34 | €51 |
| February | €33 | €36 |
| March | €33 | €36 |
| April | €33 | €36 |
| May | €32 | €33 |
| June | €32 | €34 |
| July | €32 | €34 |
| August | €32 | €34 |
| September | €32 | €34 |
| October | – | €34 |
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.
Location
2.9 km apart
Abi's Residency: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Thanjavur Railway Station, Platform 3: 1.0 km, Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ): 45 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
The Emerald: city centre: 770 m, nearest station Aiyanapuram: 800 m, Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ): 45 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
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Abi's Residency or The Emerald: common questions
Which is better, Abi's Residency or The Emerald?
The Emerald leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Abi's Residency is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Abi's Residency or The Emerald?
Over the year Abi's Residency costs about €32 a night on average against €37 at The Emerald, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Emerald is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 2.2 km for Abi's Residency.
How far apart are Abi's Residency and The Emerald?
The two hotels are 2.9 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