Hotel Illua vs LCT Residence
Both are in Busan, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Jung 1(il)-dong
Hotel Illua
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★Jung 1(il)-dong
LCT Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
The short answer
Pick LCT Residence
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Hotel Illua if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 57 / 123)
Choose LCT Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)
- to be closer to the beach (80 m / 390 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 123 / 57)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2009)
Why is Hotel Illua better than LCT Residence?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (57 vs 123 rooms)−66
Why is LCT Residence better than Hotel Illua?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2320 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 390 m)−320 m
- 3260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 4More guest reviews (6,637 vs 2,977), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 536 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+36
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 75)+11
- 7Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2009)+10y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Illua vs LCT Residence: which hotel is better? | Hotel Illua | LCT Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Location | 8.0 | 9.5 +1.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.0 | 10.0 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 6.9 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 2,977 | 6,637 +3,660 |
| Rank in Busan | top 45% | top 3% +42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 9.5 +1.5 |
| Distance to Jung 1(il)-dong centre | 640 m | 430 m −200 m |
| To the beach | 390 m | 80 m −320 m |
| To public transport | 990 m | 730 m −260 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 99 | 135 +36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 950 m | 670 m −280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 8 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 57 | 123 |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2019 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
410 m apart
Hotel Illua: city centre: 10 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 22 km, beach: 390 m, 99 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
LCT Residence: city centre: 10 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 21 km, beach: 80 m, 135 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Illua or LCT Residence: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Illua or LCT Residence?
LCT Residence leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Illua or LCT Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
LCT Residence is closer: 430 m from the centre, against 640 m for Hotel Illua.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
LCT Residence is 80 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Illua is 390 m.
How far apart are Hotel Illua and LCT Residence?
The two hotels are 410 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