Jumbo Hotel vs Vila Iris
Both are in Chișinău, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Botanica
Jumbo Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Hotel★★★Botanica Sector
Vila Iris
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Jumbo Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.9 km apart.
Choose Jumbo Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Jumbo Hotel better than Vila Iris?
- 12.8 km closer to the beach (330 m vs 3.1 km)−2.8 km
- 2Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 32.8 km closer to the city centre−2.8 km
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 518 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 63 vs 50)+13
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Vila Iris better than Jumbo Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (90 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Jumbo Hotel vs Vila Iris: which hotel is better? | Jumbo Hotel | Vila Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.8 +4.1 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.2 +9.2 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 39 | 90 +51 |
| Rank in Chișinău | top 41% +37% | top 78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +4.1 | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km −2.8 km | 5.5 km |
| To the beach | 330 m | – |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | – |
| To the airport | 9.9 km | 7.2 km −2.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 +18 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | – |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
2.9 km apart
Jumbo Hotel or Vila Iris: common questions
Which is better, Jumbo Hotel or Vila Iris?
Jumbo Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Jumbo Hotel or Vila Iris?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Jumbo Hotel is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 5.5 km for Vila Iris.
How far apart are Jumbo Hotel and Vila Iris?
The two hotels are 2.9 km 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