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title: "Hotel Alvear vs ibis Montevideo Rambla: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Alvear or ibis Montevideo Rambla in Montevideo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Alvear vs ibis Montevideo Rambla

Both are in Montevideo, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Centro
## [Hotel Alvear](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-alvear-montevideo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1561851/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Palermo
## [ibis Montevideo Rambla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-montevideo-rambla-montevideo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655859/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Alvear

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Alvear if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (104 / 17)

### Choose ibis Montevideo Rambla if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (920 m / 1.8 km)
-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.0 km)

### Why is Hotel Alvear better than ibis Montevideo Rambla?

1.  1.1 km closer to public transport (−1.1 km)
2.  More guest reviews (154 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
3.  87 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+87)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 90 vs 56) (+34)
5.  15 more sights within 1 km (+15)
6.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is ibis Montevideo Rambla better than Hotel Alvear?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2)
2.  930 m closer to the beach (920 m vs 1.8 km) (−930 m)
3.  Allows pets
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Alvear | ibis Montevideo Rambla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.9  (+1.6) | 6.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 4.0 | 7.2  (+3.2) |
| Public transport | 6.6  (+6.1) | 0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 154  (+114) | 40 |
| Rank in Montevideo | top 31% | top 22%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.9  (+1.6) | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.6 km  (−430 m) |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 920 m  (−930 m) |
| To public transport | 780 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 104  (+87) | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25  (+22) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21  (+15) | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 47 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[ibis Montevideo Rambla prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-montevideo-rambla-montevideo/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Hotel Alvear: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Estación Central General Artigas: 780 m, Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD): 17 km, beach: 1.8 km, 104 places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.

ibis Montevideo Rambla: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Estación Central General Artigas: 1.9 km, Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD): 17 km, beach: 920 m, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Montevideo

[Montevideo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/uruguay/montevideo-department/montevideo/weather)

## Hotel Alvear or ibis Montevideo Rambla: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Alvear or ibis Montevideo Rambla?

Hotel Alvear leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. ibis Montevideo Rambla is stronger in spa & wellness, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Alvear or ibis Montevideo Rambla?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ibis Montevideo Rambla is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Hotel Alvear.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

ibis Montevideo Rambla is 920 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Alvear is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Alvear and ibis Montevideo Rambla?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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/hotel-alvear-montevideo-vs-ibis-montevideo-rambla-montevideo/. 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/