Hotel Central vs Hotel Espen
Both are in Engelberg, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Engelberg
Hotel Central
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 7 of 12
The short answer
Pick Hotel Central
It comes out ahead on 7 of 12 compared facts. 680 m apart.
Choose Hotel Central if you want
- to walk to the sights (110 m / 790 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (30 / 9)
Choose Hotel Espen if you want
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
Why is Hotel Central better than Hotel Espen?
- 1620 m closer to the area centre−620 m
- 2More guest reviews (103 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×6.1
- 321 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
Why is Hotel Espen better than Hotel Central?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Central vs Hotel Espen: which hotel is better? | Hotel Central | Hotel Espen |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | – |
| Location | 7.1 | – |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.0 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 103 +86 | 17 |
| Rank in Engelberg | bottom 38% | top 23% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +1.8 | 5.3 |
| Distance to Engelberg centre | 340 m −620 m | 950 m |
| To public transport | 60 m −170 m | 220 m |
| To the airport | 72 km | 72 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 +21 | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 +4 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 38 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +2 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
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Location
680 m apart
Hotel Central: city centre: 110 m, nearest station Engelberg railway station: 60 m, Zürich Airport (ZRH): 72 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Espen: city centre: 790 m, nearest station Engelberg Train Station: 220 m, Zürich Airport (ZRH): 72 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.
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Hotel Central or Hotel Espen: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Central or Hotel Espen?
Hotel Central leads in 7 of 12 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Engelberg centre. Hotel Espen is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Engelberg.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Central or Hotel Espen?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Central is closer: 340 m from the centre, against 950 m for Hotel Espen.
How far apart are Hotel Central and Hotel Espen?
The two hotels are 680 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