Pristine Mountain Lodge vs Chail Residency
Both are in Shimla, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Chail
Pristine Mountain Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 1.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 14
Hotel★★★Chail
Chail Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 9 of 14
The short answer
Pick Chail Residency
It comes out ahead on 9 of 14 compared facts. 1.9 km apart.
Choose Pristine Mountain Lodge if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Chail Residency if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Pristine Mountain Lodge better than Chail Residency?
- 1Earlier check-in (1:00 vs 13:00)−12h
Why is Chail Residency better than Pristine Mountain Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 21.4 km closer to the area centre−1.4 km
- 3Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (71 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00)+12h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Pristine Mountain Lodge vs Chail Residency: which hotel is better? | Pristine Mountain Lodge | Chail Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Location | 1.3 | 1.8 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 71 +66 |
| Rank in Shimla | top 52% | top 16% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.3 | 1.8 +0.5 |
| Distance to Chail centre | 2.0 km | 690 m −1.4 km |
| To the airport | 51 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 20 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 1:00 −12h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00 +12h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.9 km apart
Pristine Mountain Lodge or Chail Residency: common questions
Which is better, Pristine Mountain Lodge or Chail Residency?
Chail Residency leads in 9 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Pristine Mountain Lodge is stronger in check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Pristine Mountain Lodge or Chail Residency?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Chail Residency is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Pristine Mountain Lodge.
How far apart are Pristine Mountain Lodge and Chail Residency?
The two hotels are 1.9 km 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