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title: "Nirvana@Phala vs Royal Place Banchang: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Royal Place Banchang. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Nirvana@Phala or Royal Place Banchang in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nirvana-phala-rayong-vs-royal-place-banchang-rayong/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Nirvana@Phala vs Royal Place Banchang

Both are in Rayong, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★ · ทุ่งโปร่งใหม่
## [Nirvana@Phala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-phala-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900908/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ban Chang
## [Royal Place Banchang](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royal-place-banchang-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2042263/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Royal Place Banchang

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 2.7 km apart.

### Choose Nirvana@Phala if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Royal Place Banchang if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Nirvana@Phala better than Royal Place Banchang?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.0) (+0.5)
2.  More guest reviews (525 vs 163), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)

### Why is Royal Place Banchang better than Nirvana@Phala?

1.  2.1 km closer to the city centre (−2.1 km)
2.  370 m closer to the beach (4.3 km vs 4.7 km) (−370 m)
3.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
4.  45 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+45)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 53 vs 0) (+53)
6.  6 more listed amenities (20 vs 14) (+6)
7.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Nirvana@Phala | Royal Place Banchang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Location | 1.4 | 3.8  (+2.4) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.5) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 525  (+362) | 163 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 85  (+5) | 80 |
| Rank in Rayong | top 60%  (+28%) | top 88% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.4 | 3.8  (+2.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 37 km | 35 km  (−2.1 km) |
| To public transport | – | 330 m |
| To the airport | 3.3 km  (−2.7 km) | 6.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 45  (+45) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 42 | 25 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 20  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

2.7 km apart

## Nirvana@Phala or Royal Place Banchang: common questions

### Which is better, Nirvana@Phala or Royal Place Banchang?

Royal Place Banchang leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Nirvana@Phala is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Nirvana@Phala or Royal Place Banchang?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Royal Place Banchang is closer: 35 km from the centre, against 37 km for Nirvana@Phala.

### How far apart are Nirvana@Phala and Royal Place Banchang?

The two hotels are 2.7 km 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/nirvana-phala-rayong-vs-royal-place-banchang-rayong/. 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/