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title: "THE GEM HOTEL vs Van Giang Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "THE GEM HOTEL or Van Giang Hotel in Ninh Bình? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-gem-hotel-ninh-binh-vs-van-giang-hotel-ninh-binh/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# THE GEM HOTEL vs Van Giang Hotel

Both are in Ninh Bình, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Hoa Lư
## [THE GEM HOTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-gem-hotel-ninh-binh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2198512/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Hoa Lư
## [Van Giang Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/van-giang-hotel-ninh-binh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2265122/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick THE GEM HOTEL

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 870 m apart.

### Choose THE GEM HOTEL if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.4)
-   to walk to the sights (4.0 km / 4.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 30)

### Choose Van Giang Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 30 / 15)

### Why is THE GEM HOTEL better than Van Giang Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4) (+1.2)
2.  700 m closer to the area centre (−700 m)
3.  32 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+32)

### Why is Van Giang Hotel better than THE GEM HOTEL?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | THE GEM HOTEL | Van Giang Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.2) | 7.4 |
| Location | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 4.8  (+0.4) | 4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.5) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+1.2) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 18  (+9) |
| Rank in Ninh Bình | bottom 29%  (+23%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Distance to Hoa Lư centre | 160 m  (−700 m) | 860 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | – | 99 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 114  (+32) | 82 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m  (−260 m) | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 20  (+16) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 30 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | – | 22 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

870 m apart

THE GEM HOTEL: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Ga Ninh Bình, VN: 1.1 km, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Van Giang Hotel: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station Ga Ninh Bình, VN: 1.2 km, Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): 99 km, 82 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## THE GEM HOTEL or Van Giang Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, THE GEM HOTEL or Van Giang Hotel?

THE GEM HOTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, THE GEM HOTEL or Van Giang Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

THE GEM HOTEL is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 860 m for Van Giang Hotel.

### How far apart are THE GEM HOTEL and Van Giang Hotel?

The two hotels are 870 m 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-gem-hotel-ninh-binh-vs-van-giang-hotel-ninh-binh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/