Hotel Darshan vs The Baron
Both are in Ooty, 800 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Udhagamandalam
Hotel Darshan
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Udhagamandalam
The Baron
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 800 m apart.
Choose Hotel Darshan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose The Baron if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is Hotel Darshan better than The Baron?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.3)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (292 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×27
Why is The Baron better than Hotel Darshan?
- 1680 m closer to the area centre−680 m
- 2230 m closer to public transport−230 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Darshan vs The Baron: which hotel is better? | Hotel Darshan | The Baron |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.6 | 7.3 |
| Location | 3.7 | 4.7 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 1.4 +0.4 | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 4.8 | 6.1 +1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.6 | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 292 +281 | 11 |
| Rank in Ooty | top 42% +20% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.7 | 4.7 +1.0 |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 2.1 km | 1.4 km −680 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 880 m −230 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 5 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | – |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +5 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
800 m apart
Hotel Darshan: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Fernhill Railway Station: 1.1 km, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 57 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The Baron: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Coonoor railway station: 880 m, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 57 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Darshan or The Baron: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Darshan or The Baron?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Darshan is stronger in guest rating, beach access; The Baron is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Darshan or The Baron?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Baron is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hotel Darshan.
How far apart are Hotel Darshan and The Baron?
The two hotels are 800 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