The Baron vs Royal mist
Both are in Ooty, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Udhagamandalam
The Baron
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★Udhagamandalam
Royal mist
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Baron
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 310 m apart.
Choose The Baron if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Royal mist if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Baron better than Royal mist?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.3 vs 6.1)+1.2
Why is Royal mist better than The Baron?
- 1More guest reviews (59 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×5.4
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 37)+11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Baron vs Royal mist: which hotel is better? | The Baron | Royal mist |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.1 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 1.0 +0.3 | 0.7 |
| Public transport | 6.1 +0.5 | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 +1.0 | 6.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 +1.2 | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 59 +48 |
| Rank in Ooty | top 62% +33% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.1 +0.4 |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −200 m |
| To the beach | 2.7 km −70 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 880 m | 960 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
310 m apart
The Baron or Royal mist: common questions
Which is better, The Baron or Royal mist?
The Baron leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport. Royal mist is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, The Baron or Royal mist?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Royal mist is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Baron.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Baron is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Royal mist is 2.8 km.
How far apart are The Baron and Royal mist?
The two hotels are 310 m 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