Casa Zen vs Residence Tell
Both are in Mendrisio, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Balerna
Casa Zen
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentChiasso
Residence Tell
- Guest rating
- 4.9 Below average
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Casa Zen
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.0 km apart.
Choose Casa Zen if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 4.9)
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 3.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (18 / 11)
Why is Casa Zen better than Residence Tell?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 4.9)+3.2
- 21.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
Why is Residence Tell better than Casa Zen?
- 13 more sights within 1 km+3
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Casa Zen vs Residence Tell: which hotel is better? | Casa Zen | Residence Tell |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +3.2 | 4.9 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +0.9 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.4 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +3.2 | 4.9 |
| Number of reviews | 47 +42 | 5 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −1.9 km | 3.3 km |
| To public transport | 280 m −170 m | 450 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 +7 | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m −170 m | 600 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 21 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
2.0 km apart
Casa Zen: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Stazione di Balerna: 280 m, Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP): 33 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.
Residence Tell: city centre: 3.3 km, nearest station Stazione FFS Chiasso: 450 m, Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP): 32 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Casa Zen or Residence Tell: common questions
Which is better, Casa Zen or Residence Tell?
Casa Zen leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Casa Zen or Residence Tell?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Casa Zen is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Residence Tell.
How far apart are Casa Zen and Residence Tell?
The two hotels are 2.0 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