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title: "JOYinn vs PiccolaRouge: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick JOYinn. It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. JOYinn or PiccolaRouge in Ito? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# JOYinn vs PiccolaRouge

Both are in Ito, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Villas In Amagi Highland
## [JOYinn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/joyinn-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 6 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1706842/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★
## [PiccolaRouge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/piccolarouge-ito/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 12

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1958771/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick JOYinn

It comes out ahead on 6 of 12 compared facts. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose JOYinn if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is JOYinn better than PiccolaRouge?

1.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 15) (+30)

### Why is PiccolaRouge better than JOYinn?

1.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | JOYinn | PiccolaRouge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | – |
| Location | 4.7  (+2.1) | 2.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.7 | 4.2  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | – |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | – |
| Number of reviews | 220 | – |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 79 |
| Rank in Ito | top 3% | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7  (+2.1) | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km  (−1.5 km) | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.2 km  (−90 m) |
| To the airport | 26 km | 24 km  (−1.7 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10  (+9) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+0.5★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 7 | 4 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2000 |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+9) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.0 km apart

## JOYinn or PiccolaRouge: common questions

### Which is better, JOYinn or PiccolaRouge?

JOYinn leads in 6 of 12 categories, including location score, distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m. PiccolaRouge is stronger in to public transport, to the airport, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, JOYinn or PiccolaRouge?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

JOYinn is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for PiccolaRouge.

### How far apart are JOYinn and PiccolaRouge?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/joyinn-ito-vs-piccolarouge-ito/. 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/