NH Bern The Bristol vs Sorell Hotel Arabelle
Both are in Bern, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Stadtteil I
NH Bern The Bristol
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★Villette
Sorell Hotel Arabelle
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick NH Bern The Bristol
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose NH Bern The Bristol if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
- to walk to the sights (450 m / 1.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 35)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 100 / 43)
Choose Sorell Hotel Arabelle if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 43 / 100)
Why is NH Bern The Bristol better than Sorell Hotel Arabelle?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1)+0.8
- 2840 m closer to the city centre−840 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4480 m closer to public transport−480 m
- 5More guest reviews (237 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable×3.6
- 6115 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+115
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 96 vs 66)+30
Why is Sorell Hotel Arabelle better than NH Bern The Bristol?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (43 vs 100 rooms)−57
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| NH Bern The Bristol vs Sorell Hotel Arabelle: which hotel is better? | NH Bern The Bristol | Sorell Hotel Arabelle |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.8 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.6 +2.8 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +2.6 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.6 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.8 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 237 +171 | 66 |
| Rank in Bern | top 27% +64% | bottom 9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +2.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m −840 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 170 m −480 m | 650 m |
| To the airport | 5.8 km −1.0 km | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +115 | 35 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 +17 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 25 +19 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 100 | 43 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +34y | 1983 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.0 km apart
NH Bern The Bristol: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Bern (Marzilibahn): 170 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 5.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.
Sorell Hotel Arabelle: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Bern Hauptbahnhof: 650 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 6.8 km, 35 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle: common questions
Which is better, NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle?
NH Bern The Bristol leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Sorell Hotel Arabelle is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
NH Bern The Bristol is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Sorell Hotel Arabelle.
How far apart are NH Bern The Bristol and Sorell Hotel Arabelle?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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