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title: "Dev Palace vs Kings palace: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Dev Palace or Kings palace in Chennai? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dev-palace-chennai-vs-kings-palace-chennai/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Dev Palace vs Kings palace

Both are in Chennai, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ward 170
## [Dev Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dev-palace-chennai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1352362/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Ward 170
## [Kings palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kings-palace-chennai/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1728171/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.

### Choose Kings palace if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Dev Palace better than Kings palace?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

### Why is Kings palace better than Dev Palace?

1.  More guest reviews (75 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×5.0)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Dev Palace | Kings palace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.0  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 15 | 75  (+60) |
| Rank in Chennai | top 35% | top 15%  (+20%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Ward 170 centre | 610 m | 400 m  (−210 m) |
| To public transport | 210 m | 230 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17 | 22  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kings-palace-chennai-vs-dev-palace-chennai/)

## Location

400 m apart

## Dev Palace or Kings palace: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Dev Palace or Kings palace?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kings palace is closer: 400 m from the centre, against 610 m for Dev Palace.

### How far apart are Dev Palace and Kings palace?

The two hotels are 400 m 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dev-palace-chennai-vs-kings-palace-chennai/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/