--- title: "Hotel Lotus vs TM Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Lotus or TM Hotel in Madurai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lotus-madurai-vs-tm-hotel-madurai/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Hotel Lotus vs TM Hotel Both are in Madurai, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★ · Poondhotam ## [Hotel Lotus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-lotus-madurai/) - **Guest rating:** 6.1 · Okay - **Location score:** 7.0 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1596550/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★ · Poondhotam ## [TM Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tm-hotel-madurai/) - **Guest rating:** 5.9 · Below average - **Location score:** 7.0 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233068/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart. ### Why is Hotel Lotus better than TM Hotel? 1. More guest reviews (534 vs 156), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4) ### Why is TM Hotel better than Hotel Lotus? 1. Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2016) (+3y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hotel Lotus | TM Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 6.1 | 5.9 | | Location | 7.0 | 7.0 | | Facilities | – | 5.8 | | Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 | | Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 6.2 (+0.1) | 6.1 | | Guest rating | 6.1 (+0.2) | 5.9 | | Number of reviews | 534 (+378) | 156 | | Rank in Madurai | bottom 13% | bottom 11% | | Location | | Location score | 7.0 | 7.0 | | Distance to Poondhotam centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km | | To public transport | 110 m | 110 m | | To the airport | 9.6 km | 9.6 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 40 | 42 | | To the nearest food shop | 890 m | 890 m | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | 52 | 41 | | Floors | 4 | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2019 (+3y) | | Listed amenities | 11 | 17 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Hotel LotusTM Hotel Nov - TM Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 10 months - Hotel Lotus: €79 a night on average · TM Hotel: €22 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Madurai by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/madurai/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Hotel Lotus prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-lotus-madurai/prices/)[TM Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tm-hotel-madurai/prices/) ## Location 40 m apart Hotel Lotus: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Madurai Junction-East Entrance: 110 m, Madurai Airport (IXM): 9.6 km, 40 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. TM Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Madurai Junction-East Entrance: 110 m, Madurai Airport (IXM): 9.6 km, 42 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Madurai [Madurai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/tamil-nadu/madurai/weather) ## Hotel Lotus or TM Hotel: common questions ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Lotus or TM Hotel? Over the year TM Hotel costs about €22 a night on average against €79 at Hotel Lotus, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Hotel Lotus and TM Hotel? The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Hotel Lotus vs Hotel Grand Sabarees](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-grand-sabarees-madurai-vs-hotel-lotus-madurai/) - [Hotel Lotus vs Hotel Supreme](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lotus-madurai-vs-hotel-supreme-madurai/) - [Hotel Lotus vs Royal Court](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lotus-madurai-vs-royal-court-madurai/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-lotus-madurai-vs-tm-hotel-madurai/. 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/