Candlewood Suites vs Courtyard by Marriott
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 213 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott leads on 3 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), 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.
| Candlewood Suites vs Courtyard by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | Courtyard by Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 | 8.59 +0.06 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 85% +4% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 2% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 | 4.22/5 +0.10 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 96,530 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 75) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 36 | 38 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 1,408 |
| Countries | 7 | 68 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 74% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 0% |
| Swimming pool | 47% | 46% |
| Gym | 87% | 57% |
| Free parking | 97% | 26% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 9% |
| Shuttle | 15% | 3% |
| Laundry | 98% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 6% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 34% |
| Bar | 68% | 94% |
| Kitchen | 54% | 3% |
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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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Farmers Branch By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving 9.5 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites LAX Hawthorne By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites NYC -Times Square By IHG 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Miami Intl Airport - 36th St By IHG 9.5 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando International Drive/Convention Center 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites San Antonio Lackland AFB Area By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Atlanta Smyrna By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites San Diego by IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy 9.2 Brand average here: 8.4
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood By IHG 6.4 Brand average here: 6.4
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Arrowood 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Indianapolis Northeast By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
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Richmond (VA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Richmond North-Glen Allen By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown 9.8 Brand average here: 9.0
Candlewood Suites or Courtyard by Marriott: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or Courtyard by Marriott better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Candlewood Suites hotels 8.53/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 75 cities where both have rated hotels, Candlewood Suites has the higher average in 36 and Courtyard by Marriott in 38.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Candlewood Suites hotel opened in 2016, the typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel in 2014.
Do Candlewood Suites and Courtyard by Marriott hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Candlewood Suites hotels and 0% of Courtyard by Marriott 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 464 Candlewood Suites hotels in 7 countries and 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and Courtyard by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Candlewood Suites belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott to Marriott International.
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Updated 14 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