Riverside Inn vs The Old Hall Ely
Both are in Ely, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★St James Park
Riverside Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Stuntney
The Old Hall Ely
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Riverside Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Old Hall Ely if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Riverside Inn better than The Old Hall Ely?
- 11.7 km closer to the city centre−1.7 km
- 21.3 km closer to public transport−1.3 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 418 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 56 vs 10)+46
- 65 more sights within 1 km+5
- 7Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:30)−2h
Why is The Old Hall Ely better than Riverside Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.2)+1.0
- 24 more listed amenities (12 vs 8)+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Riverside Inn vs The Old Hall Ely: which hotel is better? | Riverside Inn | The Old Hall Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.2 +1.0 |
| Location | 7.1 +4.9 | 2.2 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2 +1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.4 +7.1 | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.2 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 17 +7 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 155 | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +4.9 | 2.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 700 m −1.7 km | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 270 m −1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 57 km | 55 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +18 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +5 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 16 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 12 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −2h | 16:30 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.7 km apart
Riverside Inn or The Old Hall Ely: common questions
Which is better, Riverside Inn or The Old Hall Ely?
They are evenly matched. Riverside Inn is stronger in location, public transport; The Old Hall Ely is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Riverside Inn or The Old Hall Ely?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Riverside Inn is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 2.4 km for The Old Hall Ely.
How far apart are Riverside Inn and The Old Hall Ely?
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