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title: "The Eastern Hotel vs VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Eastern Hotel or VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar in Ankleshwar? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Eastern Hotel vs VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar

Both are in Ankleshwar, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Ankleshwar
## [The Eastern Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-eastern-hotel-ankleshwar/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2196284/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ankleshwar
## [VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vits-shalimar-ankleshwar-ankleshwar/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300668/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose The Eastern Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (280 m / 1.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (11 / 6)
-   breakfast included

### Choose VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is The Eastern Hotel better than VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar?

1.  910 m closer to the area centre (−910 m)
2.  1.0 km closer to public transport (−1.0 km)
3.  Includes free breakfast
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar better than The Eastern Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.8) (+0.2)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
5.  More guest reviews (105 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
6.  6 more listed amenities (19 vs 13) (+6)
7.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Eastern Hotel | VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Location | 5.4  (+2.0) | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 7.0  (+7.0) |
| Public transport | 9.1  (+5.5) | 3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.0  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 40 | 105  (+65) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4  (+2.0) | 3.4 |
| Distance to Ankleshwar centre | 1.1 km  (−910 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 330 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 62 km | 62 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11  (+5) | 6 |
| To the nearest food shop | 940 m  (−840 m) | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 25 | 44 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2001 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 19  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.0 km apart

The Eastern Hotel: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Ankleshwar Junction: 330 m, Surat International Airport (STV): 62 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Ankleshwar Junction: 1.3 km, Surat International Airport (STV): 62 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ankleshwar

[Ankleshwar weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/gujarat/ankleshwar/weather)

## The Eastern Hotel or VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar: common questions

### Which is better, The Eastern Hotel or VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar?

They are evenly matched. The Eastern Hotel is stronger in location, public transport; VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, The Eastern Hotel or VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Eastern Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar.

### How far apart are The Eastern Hotel and VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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