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
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Ankleshwar
VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1910 m closer to the area centre−910 m
- 21.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar better than The Eastern Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.8)+0.2
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (105 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 66 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Eastern Hotel vs VITS Shalimar Ankleshwar: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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