Katson Castle vs Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj
Both are in Dharamshala, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Talnu
Katson Castle
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Stovari
Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Katson Castle if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.7 km / 3.5 km)
Choose Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 6.4)
Why is Katson Castle better than Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj?
- 1More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0)+15
Why is Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj better than Katson Castle?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 6.4)+2.7
- 2More guest reviews (113 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×6.6
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Katson Castle vs Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj: which hotel is better? | Katson Castle | Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.4 | 9.1 +2.7 |
| Location | 2.4 +0.6 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 5.5 +2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.9 +1.4 |
| Guest rating | 6.4 | 9.1 +2.7 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 113 +96 |
| Rank in Dharamshala | bottom 7% | top 8% +85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.4 +0.6 | 1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km −820 m | 3.5 km |
| To the airport | 10 km | 9.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 49 | 39 |
| Floors | 4 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 21 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Katson Castle: city centre: 2.7 km, Kangra Airport (DHM): 10 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj: city centre: 3.5 km, Kangra Airport (DHM): 9.4 km.
Katson Castle or Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj: common questions
Which is better, Katson Castle or Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj?
Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Katson Castle is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Katson Castle or Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Katson Castle is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 3.5 km for Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj.
How far apart are Katson Castle and Lemon Tree Hotel, Mcleodganj?
The two hotels are 1.2 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