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title: "Esthell Hotel vs PHP Boutique Townhouse: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick PHP Boutique Townhouse. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Esthell Hotel or PHP Boutique Townhouse in Chennai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Esthell Hotel vs PHP Boutique Townhouse

Both are in Chennai, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ward 176
## [Esthell Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/esthell-hotel-chennai/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1392347/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ward 180
## [PHP Boutique Townhouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/php-boutique-townhouse-chennai/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1957705/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick PHP Boutique Townhouse

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Esthell Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.5 km / 4.3 km)

### Why is Esthell Hotel better than PHP Boutique Townhouse?

1.  750 m closer to the city centre (−750 m)
2.  More guest reviews (123 vs 51), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)

### Why is PHP Boutique Townhouse better than Esthell Hotel?

1.  950 m closer to public transport (−950 m)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2016) (+4y)
3.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Esthell Hotel | PHP Boutique Townhouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Location | 4.0 | 5.3  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 5.4  (+0.4) | 5.0 |
| Public transport | 3.7 | 8.8  (+5.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.1  (+0.1) | 7.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.1  (+0.1) | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 123  (+72) | 51 |
| Rank in Chennai | top 57%  (+3%) | top 60% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0 | 5.3  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.5 km  (−750 m) | 4.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.4 km  (−100 m) | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 360 m  (−950 m) |
| To the airport | 10.0 km | 9.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25  (+4) | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | 20 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2020  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+8) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Location

2.2 km apart

Esthell Hotel: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kasturba Nagar railway station: 1.3 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 10.0 km, beach: 1.4 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

PHP Boutique Townhouse: city centre: 4.3 km, nearest station Thiruvanmiyur Railway Station: 360 m, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 9.3 km, beach: 1.5 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Esthell Hotel or PHP Boutique Townhouse: common questions

### Which is better, Esthell Hotel or PHP Boutique Townhouse?

PHP Boutique Townhouse leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Esthell Hotel is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Esthell Hotel or PHP Boutique Townhouse?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Esthell Hotel is closer: 3.5 km from the centre, against 4.3 km for PHP Boutique Townhouse.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Esthell Hotel is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; PHP Boutique Townhouse is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Esthell Hotel and PHP Boutique Townhouse?

The two hotels are 2.2 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/esthell-hotel-chennai-vs-php-boutique-townhouse-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/