The Change Hotel vs W Residence Kandy
Both are in Kandy, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseHeeressagala
The Change Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseMulgampola
W Residence Kandy
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.
Choose The Change Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.9)
Choose W Residence Kandy if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 3.7 km)
Why is The Change Hotel better than W Residence Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.9)+1.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
Why is W Residence Kandy better than The Change Hotel?
- 12.2 km closer to the city centre−2.2 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Change Hotel vs W Residence Kandy: which hotel is better? | The Change Hotel | W Residence Kandy |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.3 | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.0 | 3.0 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | – | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.3 | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 30 +19 | 11 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 52% +27% | top 79% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.0 | 3.0 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.7 km | 1.5 km −2.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 850 m |
| To the airport | 82 km −1.1 km | 83 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 13 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.3 km apart
The Change Hotel: city centre: 3.7 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 82 km.
W Residence Kandy: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Kandy Railway Station - මහනුවර දුම්රිය ස්ථානය - கண்டி ரயில் நிலையம்: 850 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 83 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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The Change Hotel or W Residence Kandy: common questions
Which is better, The Change Hotel or W Residence Kandy?
They are evenly matched. The Change Hotel is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; W Residence Kandy is stronger in location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, The Change Hotel or W Residence Kandy?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
W Residence Kandy is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for The Change Hotel.
How far apart are The Change Hotel and W Residence Kandy?
The two hotels are 2.3 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