Courtyard by Marriott vs La Quinta
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 294 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.35 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.35 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% +17% | 68% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 +0.13 | 4.09/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 141) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 96 | 40 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 909 |
| Countries | 68 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 94% |
| Gym | 57% | 81% |
| Free parking | 26% | 92% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 20% |
| Laundry | 94% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 2% |
| Bar | 94% | 60% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 0% |
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Austin The Domain Area 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.2 Brand average here: 8.0
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Historic Stockyards 9.2 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Courtyard by Marriott or La Quinta: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or La Quinta better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and La Quinta hotels 8.24/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.35 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 141 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 96 and La Quinta in 40.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel in 2014.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, La Quinta to Wyndham 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