Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel vs LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
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 #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel | LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,066WINS | 2,336 |
| MSRP | $199.99WINS | $239.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.07WINS | $0.10 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Modular building collectors, Art Deco enthusiasts, and city-builders expanding their LEGO street. | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. |
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)
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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.