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title: "Gala Vista vs Hotel Shrie Shaanth: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gala Vista or Hotel Shrie Shaanth in Salem? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Gala Vista vs Hotel Shrie Shaanth

Both are in Salem, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Kumaraswamypatti
## [Gala Vista](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gala-vista-salem/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.3 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1432613/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kumaraswamypatti
## [Hotel Shrie Shaanth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-shrie-shaanth-salem/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1626515/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Shrie Shaanth

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 440 m apart.

### Choose Gala Vista if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 45)

### Choose Hotel Shrie Shaanth if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 4.3)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 9)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 45 / 23)

### Why is Gala Vista better than Hotel Shrie Shaanth?

1.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 12:00) (−2h)

### Why is Hotel Shrie Shaanth better than Gala Vista?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 4.3) (+3.8)
2.  More guest reviews (119 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gala Vista | Hotel Shrie Shaanth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 4.3 | 8.1  (+3.8) |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.2  (+0.3) |
| Public transport | 1.1  (+0.6) | 0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 5.8 | 8.0  (+2.2) |
| Guest rating | 4.3 | 8.1  (+3.8) |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 119  (+84) |
| Rank in Salem | bottom 3% | top 47%  (+50%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.2  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Kumaraswamypatti centre | 2.4 km | 2.1 km  (−320 m) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km  (−100 m) | 1.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 16  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m  (−430 m) | 780 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 45 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+1y) | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | – | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−2h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| 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

440 m apart

Gala Vista: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Salem Market: 1.8 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.

Hotel Shrie Shaanth: city centre: 180 m, nearest station Salem Market: 1.9 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Salem

[Salem weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/tamil-nadu/salem/weather)

## Gala Vista or Hotel Shrie Shaanth: common questions

### Which is better, Gala Vista or Hotel Shrie Shaanth?

Hotel Shrie Shaanth leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Gala Vista is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Gala Vista or Hotel Shrie Shaanth?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Shrie Shaanth is closer: 2.1 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Gala Vista.

### How far apart are Gala Vista and Hotel Shrie Shaanth?

The two hotels are 440 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/gala-vista-salem-vs-hotel-shrie-shaanth-salem/. 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/