Courtyard by Marriott vs Novotel
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 639 Novotel hotels, and a head-to-head in the 100 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 (0.12), 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 Novotel: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Novotel |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.12 | 8.47 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 85% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.29/5 +0.07 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 379,909 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 81) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 54 | 23 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 639 |
| Countries | 68 | 71 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2009 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 59% |
| 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% | 65% |
| Gym | 57% | 76% |
| Free parking | 26% | 47% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 23% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 30% |
| Laundry | 94% | 96% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 15% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 40% |
| Bar | 94% | 100% |
| 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
Novotel Paris Les Halles Hotel 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Novotel Shanghai Clover 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Novotel London Brentford Hotel 8.7 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
Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Novotel Hangzhou Xintiandi 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Novotel Miami Brickell 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Suzhou 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Novotel Suzhou SIP 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phuket Town 9.2 Brand average here: 9.4
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Hotel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Al Barsha, Dubai 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
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Melbourne Australia
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Seoul South Korea
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan 9.1 Brand average here: 8.9
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Munich Germany
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Munich City Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.3
Novotel Muenchen City Arnulfpark 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott or Novotel: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Novotel better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Novotel hotels 8.47/10. Courtyard by Marriott leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.12), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 81 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 54 and Novotel in 23.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Novotel hotel in 2009.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Novotel hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott hotels and 1% of Novotel 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 639 Novotel hotels in 71 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Novotel belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Novotel 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