Courtyard by Marriott vs DoubleTree by Hilton
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 276 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott leads on 6 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.12), 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 DoubleTree by Hilton: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | DoubleTree by Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.12 | 8.47 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% +4% | 81% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 +0.05 | 4.17/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 215,104 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 183) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 115 | 56 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 757 |
| Countries | 68 | 63 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2004 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 52% |
| 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% | 79% |
| Gym | 57% | 85% |
| Free parking | 26% | 44% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 36% |
| Laundry | 94% | 57% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 29% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 1% |
| Bar | 94% | 97% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 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
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving 9.5 Brand average here: 8.3
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Richardson 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena Area 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
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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
DoubleTree By Hilton New York Times Square South 8.4 Brand average here: 7.9
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Chandler 9.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 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
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Disney Springs® Area 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile 8.8 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Northlake 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
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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
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside 8.2 Brand average here: 7.9
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Charlotte Arrowood 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center 9.0 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
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.12), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 183 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 115 and DoubleTree by Hilton in 56.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 1% of DoubleTree 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 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries and 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 63 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and DoubleTree by Hilton belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, DoubleTree by Hilton to Hilton.
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Updated 11 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