Arrandale House vs The Empress Hotel
Both are in Douglas, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseWillaston
Arrandale House
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★Willaston
The Empress Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Empress Hotel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose The Empress Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (40 m / 430 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 9)
Why is Arrandale House better than The Empress Hotel?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Empress Hotel better than Arrandale House?
- 1390 m closer to the beach (40 m vs 430 m)−390 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arrandale House vs The Empress Hotel: which hotel is better? | Arrandale House | The Empress Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Location | 6.7 | 8.1 +1.4 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 10.0 +1.1 |
| Public transport | 3.5 | 3.9 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 37 +3 | 34 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 8.1 +1.4 |
| Distance to Willaston centre | 1.2 km −200 m | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 430 m | 40 m −390 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 16 +7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 930 m | 850 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 43 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 +5 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Location
390 m apart
Arrandale House: city centre: 230 m, nearest station Ramsey (Plaza) tram station: 1.4 km, Isle of Man Airport (IOM): 13 km, beach: 430 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Empress Hotel: city centre: 180 m, nearest station Ramsey (Plaza) tram station: 1.3 km, Isle of Man Airport (IOM): 13 km, beach: 40 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Arrandale House or The Empress Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Arrandale House or The Empress Hotel?
The Empress Hotel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Arrandale House or The Empress Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Arrandale House is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Empress Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Empress Hotel is 40 m from the nearest beach; Arrandale House is 430 m.
How far apart are Arrandale House and The Empress Hotel?
The two hotels are 390 m 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