Melia Ria vs Hotel Imperial
Both are in Aveiro, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Fonte Nova
Melia Ria
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Bairro da Gulbenkian
Hotel Imperial
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Imperial
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 690 m apart.
Choose Hotel Imperial if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Melia Ria better than Hotel Imperial?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2450 m closer to public transport−450 m
Why is Hotel Imperial better than Melia Ria?
- 1570 m closer to the beach (750 m vs 1.3 km)−570 m
- 2540 m closer to the city centre−540 m
- 3More guest reviews (268 vs 47), so the rating is more reliable×5.7
- 4117 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+117
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 89 vs 66)+23
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Melia Ria vs Hotel Imperial: which hotel is better? | Melia Ria | Hotel Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.9 | 7.6 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Beach access | 5.8 | 7.8 +2.0 |
| Public transport | 7.2 +2.5 | 4.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 47 | 268 +221 |
| Rank in Aveiro | top 65% +12% | top 77% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 | 7.6 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 770 m | 230 m −540 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 750 m −570 m |
| To public transport | 670 m −450 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 65 km | 65 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 33 | 150 +117 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 9 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 128 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26 +16 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
690 m apart
Melia Ria or Hotel Imperial: common questions
Which is better, Melia Ria or Hotel Imperial?
Hotel Imperial leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Melia Ria is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Melia Ria or Hotel Imperial?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Imperial is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 770 m for Melia Ria.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Imperial is 750 m from the nearest beach; Melia Ria is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Melia Ria and Hotel Imperial?
The two hotels are 690 m 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