MercuryFM 103 Budget vs Rococo Residence
Both are in Colombo, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Slave Island
MercuryFM 103 Budget
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Apartment★★★Slave Island
Rococo Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick MercuryFM 103 Budget
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 370 m apart.
Choose Rococo Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.1)
Why is MercuryFM 103 Budget better than Rococo Residence?
- 1350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 218 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
Why is Rococo Residence better than MercuryFM 103 Budget?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.1)+1.8
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| MercuryFM 103 Budget vs Rococo Residence: which hotel is better? | MercuryFM 103 Budget | Rococo Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.9 +1.8 |
| Location | 6.8 +0.8 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.8 +0.4 | 5.4 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +1.9 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.9 +1.8 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 47 +29 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 77% | top 20% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 +0.8 | 6.0 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −110 m | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 360 m −350 m | 710 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 71 +18 | 53 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
370 m apart
MercuryFM 103 Budget: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 360 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.3 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Rococo Residence: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 710 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.4 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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MercuryFM 103 Budget or Rococo Residence: common questions
Which is better, MercuryFM 103 Budget or Rococo Residence?
MercuryFM 103 Budget leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Rococo Residence is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, MercuryFM 103 Budget or Rococo Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
MercuryFM 103 Budget is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Rococo Residence is 1.4 km.
How far apart are MercuryFM 103 Budget and Rococo Residence?
The two hotels are 370 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