Courtyard by Marriott vs Crowne Plaza
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 496 Crowne Plaza hotels, and a head-to-head in the 138 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 (0.03), 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.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Crowne Plaza: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Crowne Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.62 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 91% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 2% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.24/5 +0.02 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 157,707 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 111) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 62 | 44 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 496 |
| Countries | 68 | 70 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 65% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 74% |
| Gym | 57% | 74% |
| Free parking | 26% | 61% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 41% |
| Laundry | 94% | 98% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 18% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 0% |
| Bar | 94% | 98% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 12% |
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 twoCourtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving 9.5 Brand average here: 8.3
Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field By IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria Area By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.3
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Snow World By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Harbor By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 7.6
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Crowne Plaza Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort By IHG 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4 By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Orlando International Drive/Convention Center 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Crowne Plaza Orlando – Downtown by IHG 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City-San Mateo By IHG 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy 9.2 Brand average here: 8.4
Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley By IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
Courtyard by Marriott or Crowne Plaza: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Crowne Plaza better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Crowne Plaza hotels 8.62/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.03), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 111 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 62 and Crowne Plaza in 44.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Crowne Plaza hotel in 2012.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Crowne Plaza hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 1% of Crowne Plaza 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 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries and 496 Crowne Plaza hotels in 70 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Crowne Plaza belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Crowne Plaza to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 12 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