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title: "Gujarat Bhavan Hotel vs Usha Ascot: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Usha Ascot in Matheran? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Gujarat Bhavan Hotel vs Usha Ascot

Both are in Matheran, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Matheran
## [Gujarat Bhavan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1476235/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Matheran
## [Usha Ascot](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/usha-ascot-matheran/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2262301/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Gujarat Bhavan Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 370 m apart.

### Choose Gujarat Bhavan Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 8.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 11 / 57)

### Choose Usha Ascot if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 57 / 11)

### Why is Gujarat Bhavan Hotel better than Usha Ascot?

1.  350 m closer to the area centre (−350 m)
2.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)
3.  More guest reviews (94 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 29 vs 15) (+14)

### Why is Usha Ascot better than Gujarat Bhavan Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.9) (+0.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gujarat Bhavan Hotel | Usha Ascot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Location | 4.5  (+1.3) | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.9  (+1.8) | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7  (+0.3) | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 94  (+89) | 5 |
| Rank in Matheran | top 32%  (+17%) | top 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5  (+1.3) | 3.2 |
| Distance to Matheran centre | 650 m  (−350 m) | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 720 m  (−340 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7  (+5) | 2 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 57 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+8) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[Gujarat Bhavan Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran/prices/)

## Location

370 m apart

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel: city centre: 480 m, nearest station Matheran Toy Train Railway Station: 720 m, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 21 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

Usha Ascot: city centre: 820 m, nearest station Matheran Toy Train Railway Station: 1.1 km, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 21 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

## Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Usha Ascot: common questions

### Which is better, Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Usha Ascot?

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Usha Ascot is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Usha Ascot?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Usha Ascot.

### How far apart are Gujarat Bhavan Hotel and Usha Ascot?

The two hotels are 370 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/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran-vs-usha-ascot-matheran/. 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/