Courtyard by Marriott vs Mercure
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 1,191 Mercure hotels, and a head-to-head in the 104 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 0.16 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Mercure: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Mercure |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.16 | 8.43 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% +4% | 81% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 2% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 +0.03 | 4.19/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 341,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 76) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 56 | 16 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 1,191 |
| Countries | 68 | 69 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 65% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 41% |
| Gym | 57% | 59% |
| Free parking | 26% | 43% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 18% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 26% |
| Laundry | 94% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 13% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 27% |
| Bar | 94% | 98% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 24% |
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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Paris France
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
Mercure Paris Bercy Bibliotheque Hotel 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao SOHO 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Mercure Hangzhou West Lake 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
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Xian China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Xi'an North 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Mercure Xi'an Downtown 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Beijing China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping 9.4 Brand average here: 9.4
Mercure Beijing Anzhen Olympic Center 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
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Chengdu China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Chengdu South 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Mercure Chengdu Chunxi Taikoo Li 9.0 Brand average here: 9.2
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Guangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Guangzhou Pazhou 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Mercure Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center 8.9 Brand average here: 9.2
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Suzhou 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Mercure Suzhou Jinji Lake 9.3 Brand average here: 9.0
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Melbourne Australia
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Mercure Melbourne Doncaster 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Mercure London Earls Court 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
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Rome Italy
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Mercure Roma Piazza Bologna Hotel 8.4 Brand average here: 8.1
Courtyard by Marriott or Mercure: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Mercure better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Mercure hotels 8.43/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.16 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 76 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 56 and Mercure in 16.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Mercure hotel in 2007.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Mercure hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 1% of Mercure 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 1,191 Mercure hotels in 69 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Mercure belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Mercure to Accor.
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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