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title: "El Moderne Hotel vs Hotel Alcomar: which hotel is better?"
description: "El Moderne Hotel or Hotel Alcomar in Gijón? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# El Moderne Hotel vs Hotel Alcomar

Both are in Gijón, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · El Carmen
## [El Moderne Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/el-moderne-hotel-gijon/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1379323/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · El Centro
## [Hotel Alcomar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-alcomar-gijon/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1561065/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 470 m apart.

### Choose El Moderne Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.8)

### Choose Hotel Alcomar if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 210 m)

### Why is El Moderne Hotel better than Hotel Alcomar?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  350 m closer to public transport (−350 m)

### Why is Hotel Alcomar better than El Moderne Hotel?

1.  160 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 210 m) (−160 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | El Moderne Hotel | Hotel Alcomar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.7) | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.7  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 10.0  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 9.5  (+1.9) | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.7) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 33  (+15) | 18 |
| Rank in Gijón | top 5%  (+38%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.7  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 340 m | 350 m |
| To the beach | 210 m | 50 m  (−160 m) |
| To public transport | 240 m  (−350 m) | 590 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 17 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+4) | 8 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

470 m apart

El Moderne Hotel: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Estacion de gijon: 240 m, Asturias Airport (OVD): 30 km, beach: 210 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Alcomar: city centre: 350 m, nearest station Estacion de gijon: 590 m, Asturias Airport (OVD): 30 km, beach: 50 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

## El Moderne Hotel or Hotel Alcomar: common questions

### Which is better, El Moderne Hotel or Hotel Alcomar?

They are evenly matched. El Moderne Hotel is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Hotel Alcomar is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, El Moderne Hotel or Hotel Alcomar?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Hotel Alcomar is 50 m from the nearest beach; El Moderne Hotel is 210 m.

### How far apart are El Moderne Hotel and Hotel Alcomar?

The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/el-moderne-hotel-gijon-vs-hotel-alcomar-gijon/. 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/