Ryosou MINATOSOU vs Hotel Monzen no yu
Both are in Joetsu, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Ryosou MINATOSOU
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
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Hotel Monzen no yu
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ryosou MINATOSOU
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 2.5 km apart.
Choose Ryosou MINATOSOU if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Choose Hotel Monzen no yu if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Ryosou MINATOSOU better than Hotel Monzen no yu?
- 12.0 km closer to the beach (470 m vs 2.5 km)−2.0 km
- 2Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.6)+0.3
- 3500 m closer to public transport−500 m
- 4More guest reviews (60 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×3.5
Why is Hotel Monzen no yu better than Ryosou MINATOSOU?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 28)+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ryosou MINATOSOU vs Hotel Monzen no yu: which hotel is better? | Ryosou MINATOSOU | Hotel Monzen no yu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Location | 6.2 +1.9 | 4.3 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +7.0 | 1.7 |
| Public transport | 4.9 +2.7 | 2.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.1 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 60 +43 | 17 |
| Rank in Joetsu | top 35% +30% | top 65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +1.9 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 1.2 km −2.2 km |
| To the beach | 470 m −2.0 km | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km −500 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 99 km −2.4 km | 101 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 12 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | – |
| Listed amenities | 4 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
2.5 km apart
Ryosou MINATOSOU or Hotel Monzen no yu: common questions
Which is better, Ryosou MINATOSOU or Hotel Monzen no yu?
Ryosou MINATOSOU leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Ryosou MINATOSOU or Hotel Monzen no yu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Monzen no yu is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 3.3 km for Ryosou MINATOSOU.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ryosou MINATOSOU is 470 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Monzen no yu is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Ryosou MINATOSOU and Hotel Monzen no yu?
The two hotels are 2.5 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