Hillcrest Metro vs Virgin Valley
Both are in Ooty, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Udhagamandalam
Hillcrest Metro
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Resort★Udhagamandalam
Virgin Valley
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Hillcrest Metro if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Virgin Valley if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Hillcrest Metro better than Virgin Valley?
- 11.1 km closer to the area centre−1.1 km
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (303 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×18
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 21)+27
- 55 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Virgin Valley better than Hillcrest Metro?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.7)+2.1
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hillcrest Metro vs Virgin Valley: which hotel is better? | Hillcrest Metro | Virgin Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.8 +2.1 |
| Location | 5.2 +1.6 | 3.6 |
| Beach access | 0.7 +0.4 | 0.3 |
| Public transport | 5.7 | 6.8 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 8.1 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.8 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 303 +286 | 17 |
| Rank in Ooty | top 93% | top 29% +64% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +1.6 | 3.6 |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 1.2 km −1.1 km | 2.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.8 km −110 m | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 950 m | 740 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 +7 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +5 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.5 km apart
Hillcrest Metro or Virgin Valley: common questions
Which is better, Hillcrest Metro or Virgin Valley?
They are evenly matched. Hillcrest Metro is stronger in location, beach access; Virgin Valley is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hillcrest Metro or Virgin Valley?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hillcrest Metro is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Virgin Valley.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hillcrest Metro is 2.8 km from the nearest beach; Virgin Valley is 2.9 km.
How far apart are Hillcrest Metro and Virgin Valley?
The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
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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