Candlewood Suites vs Home2 Suites by Hilton
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 957 Home2 Suites by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 190 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.34 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Candlewood Suites vs Home2 Suites by Hilton: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | Home2 Suites by Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 | 8.87 +0.34 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 92% +11% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 | 4.32/5 +0.20 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 7,539 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 95) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 32 | 60 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 957 |
| Countries | 7 | 7 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 90% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 92% |
| Swimming pool | 45% | 97% |
| Gym | 84% | 81% |
| Free parking | 97% | 84% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 4% |
| Shuttle | 14% | 15% |
| Laundry | 98% | 98% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 1% |
| Bar | 66% | 25% |
| Kitchen | 52% | 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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Dallas (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Farmers Branch By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Lewisville 9.4 Brand average here: 8.8
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Houston (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Medical Center 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Northeast By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Home2 Suites by Hilton - Indianapolis/Downtown 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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Orlando (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near Universal 9.3 Brand average here: 9.0
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites San Antonio Lackland AFB Area By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 9.2
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Las Vegas (NV) United States
Candlewood Suites Las Vegas - E Tropicana By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South 9.2 Brand average here: 9.1
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Austin (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Austin Airport By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin North/Near the Domain 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Nashville South By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville West End Avenue 9.8 Brand average here: 9.0
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Miami (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Miami Intl Airport - 36th St By IHG 9.5 Brand average here: 8.6
Home2 Suites by Hilton Miami Doral West Airport 8.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood By IHG 6.4 Brand average here: 6.4
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
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Columbus (OH) United States
Candlewood Suites Polaris By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus West 10.0 Brand average here: 9.3
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Cultural District 9.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Candlewood Suites or Home2 Suites by Hilton: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or Home2 Suites by Hilton better?
On average, Home2 Suites by Hilton hotels score 8.87/10 from guests and Candlewood Suites hotels 8.53/10. Home2 Suites by Hilton leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.34 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 95 cities where both have rated hotels, Candlewood Suites has the higher average in 32 and Home2 Suites by Hilton in 60.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel opened in 2019, the typical Candlewood Suites hotel in 2016.
Do Candlewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Candlewood Suites hotels and 92% of Home2 Suites by Hilton 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 957 Home2 Suites by Hilton hotels in 7 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton belong to the same company?
No. Candlewood Suites belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, Home2 Suites by Hilton to Hilton.
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Updated 6 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