Courtyard by Marriott vs Hotel Indigo
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 207 Hotel Indigo hotels, and a head-to-head in the 100 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.29 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Hotel Indigo: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Hotel Indigo |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.88 +0.29 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 96% +11% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.50/5 +0.28 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 41,475 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 72) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 17 | 53 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 207 |
| Countries | 68 | 37 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 90% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 41% |
| Gym | 57% | 84% |
| Free parking | 26% | 38% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 23% |
| Laundry | 94% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 7% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 1% |
| Bar | 94% | 99% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 11% |
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
Hotel Indigo Frisco by IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
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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
Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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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
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown By IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Hotel Indigo Shanghai Jing'An By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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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
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk By IHG 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell By IHG 8.5 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
Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Denver (CO) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Denver Airport at Gateway Park 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown - Union Station by IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Orange Park 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
Hotel Indigo Jacksonville-Deerwood Park By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Courtyard by Marriott or Hotel Indigo: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Hotel Indigo better?
On average, Hotel Indigo hotels score 8.88/10 from guests and Courtyard by Marriott hotels 8.59/10. Hotel Indigo leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.29 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 72 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 17 and Hotel Indigo in 53.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Hotel Indigo hotel opened in 2021, the typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel in 2014.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Hotel Indigo hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 1% of Hotel Indigo 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 207 Hotel Indigo hotels in 37 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Hotel Indigo belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Hotel Indigo 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