Caledonia Hotel vs The Empress Hotel
Both are in Douglas, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Caledonia Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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The Empress Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 630 m apart.
Choose The Empress Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (180 m / 690 m)
Why is Caledonia Hotel better than The Empress Hotel?
- 1590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Empress Hotel better than Caledonia Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2510 m closer to the city centre−510 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Caledonia Hotel vs The Empress Hotel: which hotel is better? | Caledonia Hotel | The Empress Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 7.1 +3.2 | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 34 +17 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 690 m | 180 m −510 m |
| To the beach | 10 m | 40 m |
| To public transport | 680 m −590 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 16 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | 850 m −590 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 +7 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
630 m apart
Caledonia Hotel: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Manx Electric Railway Terminus: 680 m, Isle of Man Airport (IOM): 14 km, beach: 10 m, 16 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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Caledonia Hotel or The Empress Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Caledonia Hotel or The Empress Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Caledonia Hotel is stronger in public transport; The Empress Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Caledonia Hotel 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?
The Empress Hotel is closer: 180 m from the centre, against 690 m for Caledonia Hotel.
How far apart are Caledonia Hotel and The Empress Hotel?
The two hotels are 630 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