Courtyard by Marriott vs Marriott Hotels
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 623 Marriott Hotels hotels, and a head-to-head in the 237 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Marriott Hotels
Marriott Hotels leads on 3 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.05), 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 Marriott Hotels: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Marriott Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.64 +0.05 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 90% +5% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.28/5 +0.06 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 153,457 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 161) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 80 | 73 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 623 |
| Countries | 68 | 73 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 72% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 9% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 6% |
| Gym | 57% | 2% |
| Free parking | 26% | 0% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 0% |
| Laundry | 94% | 83% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 0% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 0% |
| Bar | 94% | 100% |
| 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
Marriott Dallas Las Colinas 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
Marriott Marquis Houston 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
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills 8.9 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
New York Marriott Marquis 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre 9.2 Brand average here: 9.0
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes 9.6 Brand average here: 9.5
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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
San Francisco Marriott Union Square 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
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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
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 8.8 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
Orlando World Center Marriott 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 8.1
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott or Marriott Hotels: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Marriott Hotels better?
On average, Marriott Hotels hotels score 8.64/10 from guests and Courtyard by Marriott hotels 8.59/10. Marriott Hotels leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.05), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 161 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 80 and Marriott Hotels in 73.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Marriott Hotels hotel in 2009.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Hotels hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 9% of Marriott Hotels 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 623 Marriott Hotels hotels in 73 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Hotels belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to Marriott International.
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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