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title: "Hotel Empire vs The Shiv Regency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Empire or The Shiv Regency in Gandhidham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Hotel Empire vs The Shiv Regency

Both are in Gandhidham, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Galpadar
## [Hotel Empire](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-empire-gandhidham/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.9 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1579989/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Gandhidham
## [The Shiv Regency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-shiv-regency-gandhidham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 9 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2217090/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Shiv Regency

It comes out ahead on 9 of 17 compared facts. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose The Shiv Regency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 4.9)
-   to walk to the sights (600 m / 1.5 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 1)

### Why is Hotel Empire better than The Shiv Regency?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)

### Why is The Shiv Regency better than Hotel Empire?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 4.9) (+3.7)
2.  940 m closer to the city centre (−940 m)
3.  21 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+21)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 10) (+39)
5.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 10:00) (+3h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Empire | The Shiv Regency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 4.9 | 8.6  (+3.7) |
| Location | 2.5 | 5.2  (+2.7) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | – | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 7.8  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 4.9 | 8.6  (+3.7) |
| Number of reviews | 12  (+5) | 7 |
| Rank in Gandhidham | bottom 7% | top 50%  (+43%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 5.2  (+2.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km | 600 m  (−940 m) |
| To public transport | – | 990 m |
| To the airport | 4.2 km  (−1.9 km) | 6.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 22  (+21) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 400 m  (−680 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 8  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 45 | 34 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+8) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 13:00  (+3h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.1 km apart

Hotel Empire: city centre: 1.5 km, Kandla Airport (IXY): 4.2 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

The Shiv Regency: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Gandhidham Junction: 990 m, Kandla Airport (IXY): 6.1 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Hotel Empire or The Shiv Regency: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Empire or The Shiv Regency?

The Shiv Regency leads in 9 of 17 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Gandhidham. Hotel Empire is stronger in number of reviews, to the airport, star rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Empire or The Shiv Regency?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Shiv Regency is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Hotel Empire.

### How far apart are Hotel Empire and The Shiv Regency?

The two hotels are 2.1 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-empire-gandhidham-vs-the-shiv-regency-gandhidham/. 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/