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title: "Nihal Residency vs Rush Inn Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nihal Residency or Rush Inn Hotel in Dubai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Nihal Residency vs Rush Inn Hotel

Both are in Dubai, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Al Hamriya
## [Nihal Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nihal-residency-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.4 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1898249/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★ · Mina Bazaar
## [Rush Inn Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rush-inn-hotel-dubai/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.5 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2047693/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nihal Residency

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 440 m apart.

### Choose Nihal Residency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (6.4 / 5.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 56 / 120)

### Choose Rush Inn Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 120 / 56)

### Why is Nihal Residency better than Rush Inn Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (6.4 vs 5.5) (+0.9)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  Has a gym
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (56 vs 120 rooms) (−64)

### Why is Rush Inn Hotel better than Nihal Residency?

1.  Has a spa
2.  290 m closer to public transport (−290 m)
3.  More guest reviews (530 vs 172), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
4.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (120 vs 56 rooms) (×2.1)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Nihal Residency | Rush Inn Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.4  (+0.9) | 5.5 |
| Location | 6.6 | 7.2  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+2.5) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+0.5) | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 10.0  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.6  (+1.0) | 5.6 |
| Guest rating | 6.4  (+0.9) | 5.5 |
| Number of reviews | 172 | 530  (+358) |
| Rank in Dubai | bottom 8%  (+7%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6 | 7.2  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 9.0 km  (−170 m) | 9.2 km |
| To public transport | 360 m | 80 m  (−290 m) |
| To the airport | 7.2 km | 7.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 30 m  (−120 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 | 24  (+7) |
| Sights within 1 km | 16 | 20  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 56 | 120 |
| Floors | 7 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012  (+1y) | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Nihal Residency prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nihal-residency-dubai/prices/)

## Location

440 m apart

Nihal Residency: city centre: 9.0 km, nearest station Al Fahidi: 360 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 7.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.

Rush Inn Hotel: city centre: 9.2 km, nearest station Al Fahidi: 80 m, Dubai International Airport (DXB): 7.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 87 hotels in Bur Dubai](https://stayversus.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai/area/bur-dubai/)

## Weather in Dubai

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## Nihal Residency or Rush Inn Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Nihal Residency or Rush Inn Hotel?

Nihal Residency leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Rush Inn Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nihal Residency or Rush Inn Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Nihal Residency is closer: 9.0 km from the centre, against 9.2 km for Rush Inn Hotel.

### How far apart are Nihal Residency and Rush Inn Hotel?

The two hotels are 440 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nihal-residency-dubai-vs-rush-inn-hotel-dubai/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/