Candlewood Suites vs TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 634 TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 165 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: TownePlace Suites by Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.25 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Candlewood Suites vs TownePlace Suites by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | TownePlace Suites by Marriott |
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| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 | 8.78 +0.25 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 88% +7% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 3% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 | 4.29/5 +0.17 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 2,154 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 45) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 17 | 28 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 634 |
| Countries | 7 | 2 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2020 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 85% |
| 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
Candlewood Suites Farmers Branch By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas Plano/Legacy 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Houston (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Houston Galleria Area 9.4 Brand average here: 9.0
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Orlando (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center/Western Entrance 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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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
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Northwest at The RIM Brand average here: 8.5
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Miami (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Miami Intl Airport - 36th St By IHG 9.5 Brand average here: 8.6
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miami Airport 8.8 Brand average here: 8.9
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville – Southpoint By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Jacksonville East 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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El Paso (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites El Paso By IHG 9.7 Brand average here: 9.7
TownePlace Suites by Marriott El Paso North 9.6 Brand average here: 9.6
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Austin (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Austin Airport By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.5 Brand average here: 9.3
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Columbus (OH) United States
Candlewood Suites Polaris By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Hilliard 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown 8.8 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
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown 9.4 Brand average here: 9.4
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Panama City (FL) United States
Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Panama City Brand average here: 8.2
Candlewood Suites or TownePlace Suites by Marriott: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or TownePlace Suites by Marriott better?
On average, TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels score 8.78/10 from guests and Candlewood Suites hotels 8.53/10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.25 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 17 and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in 28.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel opened in 2020, the typical Candlewood Suites hotel in 2016.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 464 Candlewood Suites hotels in 7 countries and 634 TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels in 2 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Candlewood Suites belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, TownePlace Suites by Marriott to Marriott International.
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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