Campanile vs Howard Johnson
Averages across 421 Campanile and 355 Howard Johnson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 19 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Campanile
Campanile leads on 3 of 6 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Campanile vs Howard Johnson: which hotel brand is better? | Campanile | Howard Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.91 +0.11 | 7.80 |
| Rated 8 or more | 49% | 50% |
| Rated below 7 | 8% | 18% |
| Average Google rating | 3.81/5 +0.40 | 3.41/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 33,395 | 43,486 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 421 | 355 |
| Countries | 13 | 19 |
| Typical opening year | 1994 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 61% | 62% |
| Usual check-in | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 50% |
| Swimming pool | 45% | 62% |
| Gym | 13% | 61% |
| Free parking | 77% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 19% | 37% |
| Laundry | 40% | 89% |
| Hot tub | 0% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 6% | 2% |
| Bar | 92% | 75% |
| Kitchen | 68% | 1% |
Both brands, same city
The best-rated hotel of each brand in cities where both have one. Open a match-up for the full hotel comparison.
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCampanile Hotel Shanghai Huaihai Road 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Howard Johnson Leonora Plaza Shanghai 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoCampanile Hotel Shenzhen Longcheng Square Metro Station 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Howard Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Beijing China
Compare these twoCampanile Hotel Beijing South Station Lize Financial District 9.2 Brand average here: 8.5
Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Campanile or Howard Johnson: common questions
Is Campanile or Howard Johnson better?
On average, Campanile hotels score 7.91/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Campanile leads on 3 of the 6 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Howard Johnson hotel opened in 2012, the typical Campanile hotel in 1994.
Do Campanile and Howard Johnson hotels include free breakfast?
1% of Campanile hotels and 50% of Howard Johnson hotels list free breakfast, counting hotels with a complete amenity list. Check the page of the hotel you book.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 421 Campanile hotels in 13 countries and 355 Howard Johnson hotels in 19 countries.
Do Campanile and Howard Johnson belong to the same company?
No. Campanile belongs to Louvre Hotels Group, Howard Johnson to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 11 Oct 2026. Averages over the hotels StayVersus tracks: guest ratings from Agoda (hotels with 5+ reviews), Google ratings from public Google Maps listings (hotels with 20+ reviews). A hotel counts for a brand only when its name confirms it. How we score