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title: "Apollo Hotel vs Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG | StayVersus"
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# Apollo Hotel vs Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG

Both are in Basingstoke, 2.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Rooksdown
## [Apollo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/apollo-hotel-basingstoke/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1148071/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Riverdene
## [Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crowne-plaza-basingstoke-by-ihg-basingstoke/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1329059/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.8 km apart.

### Choose Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Apollo Hotel better than Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG?

1.  More guest reviews (144 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×8.0)

### Why is Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG better than Apollo Hotel?

1.  240 m closer to public transport (−240 m)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 19) (+17)
3.  Later 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.

 

|  | Apollo Hotel | Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.9  (+1.0) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 2.7 | 4.0  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.1  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.7  (+0.1) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 144  (+126) | 18 |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.9  (+1.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−210 m) | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.3 km  (−240 m) |
| To the airport | 41 km | 40 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 8  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 140 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

2.8 km apart

## Apollo Hotel or Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG: common questions

### Which is better, Apollo Hotel or Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG?

Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Apollo Hotel or Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Apollo Hotel is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG.

### How far apart are Apollo Hotel and Crowne Plaza Basingstoke By IHG?

The two hotels are 2.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/apollo-hotel-basingstoke-vs-crowne-plaza-basingstoke-by-ihg-basingstoke/. 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/