Hotel Merlin International vs The Garuda Hotels

Same City · Thrissur Distance: 0.6km
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Hotel Merlin International

★★★ 3-Star
7.8 297
Thrissur
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The Garuda Hotels

★★★★★ 5-Star
7.3 540
Thrissur
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.8 (298)
7.3 (540)
Booking.com
5.8 (47)
6.4 (35)
Expedia
5.4
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Trip.com
7.4 (42)
8.4 (36)
Overall Average
7.8 (387)
7.3 (611)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Merlin International The Garuda Hotels
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy access right next to train and bus stations + Walkable 5-10 mins to city temple and stations, convenient for travel per many reviews
+ Ample parking space gets frequent positive mentions + Kerala curries and biryani praised repeatedly for taste
+ Staff noted as friendly and helpful repeatedly + Rooftop bar and restaurant ambiance great for parties and events
+ Restaurant food praised in several reviews + Staff friendly and helpful with events, multiple mentions
+ Spacious and clean rooms noted positively in some reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator mentioned as a frequent complaint - Housekeeping poor, needs requests to clean, common complaint
- Road and train noise in lower rooms noted - Smelly linens/towels, dirty bathrooms, AC leaks repeatedly mentioned
- Some rooms and bathrooms cited for poor cleaning or mold smells - Poor soundproofing with noise issues in reviews

Recommended For

Train/Bus Travelers Business Travelers Short-term Stays

Recommended For

Families Friends Couples Groups

Guest Reviews

Hotel Merlin International

Agoda 9.6 Solo Traveler

Spacious clean rooms, helpful staff, easy city access

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Near station, spacious rooms and parking

No elevator

Trip.com 10 Other

Excellent service, friendly staff, clean rooms

Trip.com 10 Solo Traveler

Reasonable price, near transport, good staff and rooms

Booking.com 3.2

Central location, ample parking, courteous staff

Bathrooms need improvement

The Garuda Hotels

Trip.com 10 Family

Banquet team supportive for family event, great family bonding

Trip.com 10 Solo

Immaculate clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, varied breakfast

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Convenient location, comfortable stay, polite staff

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Friendly cooperative staff, excellent food

Housekeeping details lacking, stained towels/linens

Agoda 9.6 Family

Overall great experience with staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.6km

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