Himalayan Residency vs Rock Castle Residency
Both are in Leh, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Leh
Himalayan Residency
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 15
Hotel★★★Leh
Rock Castle Residency
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 9 of 15
The short answer
Pick Rock Castle Residency
It comes out ahead on 9 of 15 compared facts. 690 m apart.
Choose Himalayan Residency if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 6)
Choose Rock Castle Residency if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.4)
- to walk to the sights (950 m / 1.5 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 15)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2013)
Why is Himalayan Residency better than Rock Castle Residency?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Rock Castle Residency better than Himalayan Residency?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.4)+1.8
- 2660 m closer to the area centre−660 m
- 3More guest reviews (50 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×7.1
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 0)+25
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2013)+10y
- 66 more sights within 1 km+6
- 7Earlier check-in (9:00 vs 14:00)−5h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Himalayan Residency vs Rock Castle Residency: which hotel is better? | Himalayan Residency | Rock Castle Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.2 +1.8 |
| Location | 2.0 | 4.1 +2.1 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.0 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.2 +1.8 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 50 +43 |
| Rank in Leh | bottom 20% | top 11% +69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.0 | 4.1 +2.1 |
| Distance to Leh centre | 1.5 km | 820 m −660 m |
| To the airport | 6.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 6 +6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2023 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 13 +8 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 9:00 −5h |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
690 m apart
Himalayan Residency: city centre: 1.5 km, Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL): 6.1 km.
Rock Castle Residency: city centre: 950 m, Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL): 5.5 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Himalayan Residency or Rock Castle Residency: common questions
Which is better, Himalayan Residency or Rock Castle Residency?
Rock Castle Residency leads in 9 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Himalayan Residency is stronger in listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, Himalayan Residency or Rock Castle Residency?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Rock Castle Residency is closer: 820 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Himalayan Residency.
How far apart are Himalayan Residency and Rock Castle Residency?
The two hotels are 690 m 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