DoubleTree by Hilton vs InterContinental
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton and 250 InterContinental hotels, and a head-to-head in the 84 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: InterContinental
InterContinental leads on 5 of 6 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.42 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| DoubleTree by Hilton vs InterContinental: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | InterContinental |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.89 +0.42 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 98% +17% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 0% |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 129,975 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 76) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 22 | 53 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 250 |
| Countries | 63 | 72 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2013 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 67% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 79% |
| Gym | 85% | 80% |
| Free parking | 44% | 55% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 35% |
| Laundry | 57% | 98% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 97% | 99% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 10% |
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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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Intercontinental London - The O2 By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena Area 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
InterContinental - Los Angeles Downtown By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
InterContinental Istanbul By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoDoubletree by Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
InterContinental Shanghai Pudong By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree By Hilton New York Times Square South 8.4 Brand average here: 7.9
InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel By IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
InterContinental Dubai Marina By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.0
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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Airport 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
InterContinental Shenzhen By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
InterContinental Hotel Chicago By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Okinawa Main island Japan
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort 9.2 Brand average here: 8.5
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
InterContinental Houston By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
InterContinental Miami By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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Tokyo Japan
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
DoubleTree by Hilton or InterContinental: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or InterContinental better?
On average, InterContinental hotels score 8.89/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. InterContinental leads on 5 of the 6 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.42 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 76 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 22 and InterContinental in 53.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical InterContinental hotel opened in 2013, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and InterContinental hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and 1% of InterContinental 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 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 63 countries and 250 InterContinental hotels in 72 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and InterContinental belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, InterContinental to IHG 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