Courtyard by Marriott vs Holiday Inn
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 380 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott leads on 4 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.09), 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 Holiday Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Holiday Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.09 | 8.50 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 84% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 +0.04 | 4.18/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 350,205 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 224) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 138 | 77 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 1,759 |
| Countries | 68 | 85 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 71% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 70% |
| Gym | 57% | 76% |
| Free parking | 26% | 73% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 30% |
| Laundry | 94% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 17% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 1% |
| Bar | 94% | 95% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 23% |
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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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
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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
Holiday Inn Dallas - Fort Worth Airport South By IHG 8.8 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
Holiday Inn NW Houston Beltway 8 By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.2
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Chengdu China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chengdu South 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Holiday Inn Dujiangyan Ancient Town By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.7
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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
Holiday Inn El Monte - Los Angeles By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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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
Holiday Inn Westbury-Long Island By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.0
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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
Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Spring Area By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Holiday Inn London-Heathrow Bath Road By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Holiday Inn Glendale - Stadium & Ent Dist by IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.0
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Holiday Inn Hangzhou West Lake By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Suzhou 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Courtyard by Marriott or Holiday Inn: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Holiday Inn better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Holiday Inn hotels 8.50/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.09), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 224 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 138 and Holiday Inn in 77.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Holiday Inn hotel in 2012.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 2% of Holiday Inn 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 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels in 85 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Holiday Inn to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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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