Pristine Mountain Lodge vs Hotel Ekant
Both are in Shimla, 1.7 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
- 4 of 14
Hotel★★★Chail
Hotel Ekant
- Guest rating
- 7.2 Good
- Location score
- 1.7
- Score by category
- 6 of 14
The short answer
Pick Hotel Ekant
It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Pristine Mountain Lodge if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Hotel Ekant if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Pristine Mountain Lodge better than Hotel Ekant?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.2)+1.0
- 2Earlier check-in (1:00 vs 12:00)−11h
Why is Hotel Ekant better than Pristine Mountain Lodge?
- 11.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Later 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 Hotel Ekant: which hotel is better? | Pristine Mountain Lodge | Hotel Ekant |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.0 | 7.2 |
| Location | 1.3 | 1.7 +0.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.0 | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 19 +14 |
| Rank in Shimla | top 52% +22% | top 74% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.3 | 1.7 +0.4 |
| Distance to Chail centre | 2.0 km | 850 m −1.2 km |
| To the airport | 51 km | 50 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 15 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 14 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 1:00 −11h | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00 +12h |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.7 km apart
Pristine Mountain Lodge or Hotel Ekant: common questions
Which is better, Pristine Mountain Lodge or Hotel Ekant?
Hotel Ekant leads in 6 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Chail centre. Pristine Mountain Lodge is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Shimla.
Which is cheaper, Pristine Mountain Lodge or Hotel Ekant?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Ekant is closer: 850 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Pristine Mountain Lodge.
How far apart are Pristine Mountain Lodge and Hotel Ekant?
The two hotels are 1.7 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