Candlewood Suites vs Staybridge Suites
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 381 Staybridge Suites hotels, and a head-to-head in the 110 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Candlewood Suites vs Staybridge Suites: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | Staybridge Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 | 8.83 +0.30 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 92% +11% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 | 4.34/5 +0.22 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 15,231 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 59) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 16 | 39 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 381 |
| Countries | 7 | 16 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 84% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 69% |
| Swimming pool | 45% | 89% |
| Gym | 84% | 83% |
| Free parking | 97% | 82% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 14% | 23% |
| Laundry | 98% | 96% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 27% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 1% |
| Bar | 66% | 55% |
| Kitchen | 52% | 37% |
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
Staybridge Suites Dallas Grand Prairie By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.4
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Houston (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Staybridge Suites Houston Galleria Area By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
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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
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Miami (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Miami Intl Airport - 36th St By IHG 9.5 Brand average here: 8.6
Staybridge Suites Miami International Airport By IHG 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Northeast By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Austin (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Austin Airport By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Staybridge Suites Austin North - Parmer Lane By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Candlewood Suites Oklahoma City - Bricktown By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City - Downtown By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Denver (CO) United States
CANDLEWOOD SUITES GREENWOOD VILLAGE DTC by IHG 7.1 Brand average here: 7.1
Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.8
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Columbus (OH) United States
Candlewood Suites Polaris By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Staybridge Suites Columbus-Dublin By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.8
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Louisville (KY) United States
Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center By IHG 9.8 Brand average here: 9.0
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
Staybridge Suites West Fort Worth By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
Candlewood Suites or Staybridge Suites: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or Staybridge Suites better?
On average, Staybridge Suites hotels score 8.83/10 from guests and Candlewood Suites hotels 8.53/10. Staybridge Suites leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 59 cities where both have rated hotels, Candlewood Suites has the higher average in 16 and Staybridge Suites in 39.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Staybridge Suites hotel opened in 2018, the typical Candlewood Suites hotel in 2016.
Do Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Candlewood Suites hotels and 69% of Staybridge Suites 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 381 Staybridge Suites hotels in 16 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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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