Candlewood Suites vs Residence Inn by Marriott
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 174 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 4 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.26 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Candlewood Suites vs Residence Inn by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | Residence Inn by Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 | 8.79 +0.26 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 91% +10% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 | 4.29/5 +0.17 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 9,755 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 45) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 15 | 30 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 983 |
| Countries | 7 | 31 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 79% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown 9.5 Brand average here: 9.2
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Westchase on Westheimer 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites LAX Hawthorne By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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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
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
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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
Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond West/Midlothian Brand average here: 8.2
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Indianapolis Northeast By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Residence Inn Indianapolis Fishers Brand average here: 8.1
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Austin Airport By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 10.0 Brand average here: 9.2
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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
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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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
Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral 8.9 Brand average here: 8.0
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Atlanta Smyrna By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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Louisville (KY) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Louisville Airport By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Downtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.3
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites San Diego by IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Candlewood Suites or Residence Inn by Marriott: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or Residence Inn by Marriott better?
On average, Residence Inn by Marriott hotels score 8.79/10 from guests and Candlewood Suites hotels 8.53/10. Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.26 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 45 cities where both have rated hotels, Candlewood Suites has the higher average in 15 and Residence Inn by Marriott in 30.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2017.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 464 Candlewood Suites hotels in 7 countries and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in 31 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and Residence Inn by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Candlewood Suites belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, Residence Inn by Marriott to Marriott International.
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Updated 15 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