Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel vs LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10297
LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel
Five floors of Art Deco interior detail, a working art gallery, and the most photogenic modular building of the modern Modular era.
Set #10274
LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
The Ecto-1. Working sirens (visual). Equipment bay. Proton packs. The most accurate Ghostbusters LEGO set ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel | LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,066WINS | 2,352 |
| MSRP | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.07WINS | $0.09 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Modular building collectors, Art Deco enthusiasts, and city-builders expanding their LEGO street. | Ghostbusters fans, classic-car enthusiasts, and Icons collectors expanding their vehicle fleet. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel
Pros
- Five fully-furnished floors — lobby, gallery, hotel rooms, rooftop lounge
- Art Deco facade with green-and-cream colour palette
- Built-in art gallery with three displayed paintings (rotates with mood)
- Modular base — connects to other Modular Buildings Collection sets
- Seven characters — guests, bellhop, gallery attendant
Cons
- Modular Building Collection footprint (32cm × 32cm base)
- Once you start the Modular collection, you'll want them all
- Some sticker work on the gallery painting tiles
LEGO Icons Ghostbusters Ecto-1
Pros
- Iconic 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1 silhouette with movie-accurate proportions
- Working sirens (visual rotation, not lit)
- Equipment bay with proton packs, ghost trap, and PKE meter
- Opening doors, hood, and trunk for full interior access
- Roof-mounted equipment is removable for transport-mode display
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a vehicle, not a vignette)
- Some sticker work on the side panels and windows
- Size demands a wider shelf than the [Land Rover Defender](/reviews/land-rover)
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.