The Residency vs Shilton Dee Cee
Both are in Chennai, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Ward 117
The Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
Hotel★★★Ward 136
Shilton Dee Cee
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.
Choose The Residency if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Shilton Dee Cee if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is The Residency better than Shilton Dee Cee?
- 1230 m closer to the beach (4.3 km vs 4.5 km)−230 m
- 2Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 3More guest reviews (2,104 vs 968), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 46 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Shilton Dee Cee better than The Residency?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5)+0.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2008)+15y
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (56 vs 112 rooms)−56
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Residency vs Shilton Dee Cee: which hotel is better? | The Residency | Shilton Dee Cee |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Location | 4.2 | 4.9 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +1.7 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 2,104 +1,136 | 968 |
| Rank in Chennai | top 7% | top 3% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 | 4.9 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.3 km | 3.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 9.8 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 63 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 112 | 56 |
| Floors | 10 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2023 +15y |
| Listed amenities | 19 +6 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 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 | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
240 m apart
The Residency or Shilton Dee Cee: common questions
Which is better, The Residency or Shilton Dee Cee?
They are evenly matched. The Residency is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Shilton Dee Cee is stronger in guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, The Residency or Shilton Dee Cee?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are The Residency and Shilton Dee Cee?
The two hotels are 240 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