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title: "Iswarya Residency vs The Nisha Continental: which hotel is better?"
description: "Iswarya Residency or The Nisha Continental in Kottayam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Iswarya Residency vs The Nisha Continental

Both are in Kottayam, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Thekkumgopuram
## [Iswarya Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iswarya-residency-kottayam/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1669160/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Nagampadam
## [The Nisha Continental](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-nisha-continental-kottayam/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2208887/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Nisha Continental

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 640 m apart.

### Choose The Nisha Continental if you want

-   to walk to the sights (470 m / 1.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (27 / 16)

### Why is Iswarya Residency better than The Nisha Continental?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Nisha Continental better than Iswarya Residency?

1.  600 m closer to the city centre (−600 m)
2.  640 m closer to public transport (−640 m)
3.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 48) (+10)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2021) (+4y)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Iswarya Residency | The Nisha Continental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Location | 4.8 | 6.1  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Public transport | 2.8 | 6.3  (+3.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7  (+0.1) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 42  (+28) | 14 |
| Rank in Kottayam | bottom 36% | bottom 36% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 6.1  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 470 m  (−600 m) |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 840 m  (−640 m) |
| To the airport | 63 km | 63 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 27  (+11) |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m  (−390 m) | 470 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 29 | – |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2025  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+11) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

640 m apart

Iswarya Residency: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kottayam Railway Station: 1.5 km, Cochin International Airport (COK): 63 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Nisha Continental: city centre: 470 m, nearest station Kottayam Railway Station: 840 m, Cochin International Airport (COK): 63 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kottayam

[Kottayam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/kottayam/weather)

## Iswarya Residency or The Nisha Continental: common questions

### Which is better, Iswarya Residency or The Nisha Continental?

The Nisha Continental leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Iswarya Residency or The Nisha Continental?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Nisha Continental is closer: 470 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Iswarya Residency.

### How far apart are Iswarya Residency and The Nisha Continental?

The two hotels are 640 m 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/iswarya-residency-kottayam-vs-the-nisha-continental-kottayam/. 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/