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title: "Celestia By Thoppil vs The Rubis: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Rubis. It comes out ahead on 6 of 11 compared facts. Celestia By Thoppil or The Rubis in Kottakkal? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-17
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# Celestia By Thoppil vs The Rubis

Both are in Kottakkal, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Changuvetty
## [Celestia By Thoppil](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/celestia-by-thoppil-kottakkal/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 4 of 11

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1259398/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Puthoor
## [The Rubis](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-rubis-kottakkal/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 6 of 11

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2215689/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Rubis

It comes out ahead on 6 of 11 compared facts. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Celestia By Thoppil if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Celestia By Thoppil better than The Rubis?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.3) (+2.0)
2.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Rubis better than Celestia By Thoppil?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 29) (+13)
2.  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.

 

|  | Celestia By Thoppil | The Rubis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+2.0) | 7.3 |
| Location | 3.4 | 4.6  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.9) | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+2.0) | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 25 | 43  (+18) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 4.6  (+1.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 880 m  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 10  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | – | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.8 km apart

Celestia By Thoppil: city centre: 1.2 km, Calicut International Airport (CCJ): 16 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

The Rubis: city centre: 880 m, Calicut International Airport (CCJ): 16 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Celestia By Thoppil or The Rubis: common questions

### Which is better, Celestia By Thoppil or The Rubis?

The Rubis leads in 6 of 11 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Celestia By Thoppil is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, star rating.

### Which is cheaper, Celestia By Thoppil or The Rubis?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Rubis is closer: 880 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Celestia By Thoppil.

### How far apart are Celestia By Thoppil and The Rubis?

The two hotels are 1.8 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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