Courtyard by Marriott vs Extended Stay America
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 675 Extended Stay America hotels, and a head-to-head in the 230 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. Average guest rating differs by 0.80 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Extended Stay America: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Extended Stay America |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.80 | 7.79 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% +44% | 41% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 11% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 +0.58 | 3.64/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 67,864 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 127) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 108 | 18 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 675 |
| Countries | 68 | 2 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2010 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 94% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 87% |
| Swimming pool | 62% | 27% |
| Gym | 42% | 54% |
| Free parking | 45% | 99% |
| Pets allowed | 5% | 24% |
| Shuttle | 2% | 6% |
| Laundry | 97% | 23% |
| Hot tub | 3% | 1% |
| Restaurant | 27% | 0% |
| Bar | 93% | 55% |
| Kitchen | 2% | 82% |
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
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving 9.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Extended Stay America Suites - Dallas - Plano 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
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Houston (TX) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
Extended Stay America Suites - Houston - I-10 West - CityCentre 8.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Phoenix - Chandler - Downtown 9.3 Brand average here: 7.6
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Glendale 7.5 Brand average here: 7.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando International Drive/Convention Center 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Extended Stay America Suites - Orlando - Orlando Theme Parks - Vineland Rd. 8.8 Brand average here: 7.7
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Atlanta - Vinings 8.9 Brand average here: 8.0
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Chicago (IL) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Itasca 8.3 Brand average here: 7.6
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Francisco - Belmont 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Denver (CO) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Denver - Tech Center South 9.0 Brand average here: 7.5
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Arrowood 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Extended Stay America Suites - Charlotte - Matthews 9.6 Brand average here: 8.1
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New York (NY) United States
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
Extended Stay America Suites - New York City - LaGuardia Airport 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Miami (FL) United States
Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Miami - Coral Gables 8.6 Brand average here: 7.8
Courtyard by Marriott or Extended Stay America: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Extended Stay America better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Extended Stay America hotels 7.79/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.80 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 127 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 108 and Extended Stay America in 18.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Extended Stay America hotel in 2010.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Extended Stay America hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 87% of Extended Stay America 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 675 Extended Stay America hotels in 2 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Extended Stay America belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Extended Stay America to Extended Stay America.
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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