Cemerlang Inn vs Residence 8
Both are in Palembang, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseIlir Timur I
Cemerlang Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★Kepandean Baru
Residence 8
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 460 m apart.
Choose Cemerlang Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.6 km)
Choose Residence 8 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
Why is Cemerlang Inn better than Residence 8?
- 1450 m closer to the city centre−450 m
Why is Residence 8 better than Cemerlang Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2019)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cemerlang Inn vs Residence 8: which hotel is better? | Cemerlang Inn | Residence 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Public transport | 3.6 +0.9 | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 623 +305 | 318 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 257 |
| Rank in Palembang | top 33% | top 16% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km −450 m | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km −170 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 62 | 60 |
| To the nearest food shop | 650 m −110 m | 760 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 40 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | 2023 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Cemerlang InnResidence 8
- Cemerlang Inn is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Cemerlang Inn: €9 a night on average · Residence 8: €15 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Palembang by month
All months
| Month | Cemerlang Inn | Residence 8 |
|---|---|---|
| November | €8 | €10 |
| December | €7 | €11 |
| January | €9 | €13 |
| February | €9 | €15 |
| March | €9 | €18 |
| April | €10 | €14 |
| May | €16 | €18 |
| June | €12 | €18 |
| July | €8 | €15 |
| August | €8 | €15 |
| September | €8 | €15 |
| October | €8 | €15 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
460 m apart
Cemerlang Inn: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Stasiun LRT Bumi Sriwijaya: 1.3 km, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM): 11 km, 62 places to eat within 500 m.
Residence 8: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Stasiun Prabumulih: 1.5 km, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM): 11 km, 60 places to eat within 500 m.
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Cemerlang Inn or Residence 8: common questions
Which is better, Cemerlang Inn or Residence 8?
They are evenly matched. Cemerlang Inn is stronger in public transport; Residence 8 is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Cemerlang Inn or Residence 8?
Over the year Cemerlang Inn costs about €9 a night on average against €15 at Residence 8, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Cemerlang Inn is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Residence 8.
How far apart are Cemerlang Inn and Residence 8?
The two hotels are 460 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