DoubleTree by Hilton vs Marriott Hotels
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton and 623 Marriott Hotels hotels, and a head-to-head in the 176 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Marriott Hotels
Marriott Hotels leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.17 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| DoubleTree by Hilton vs Marriott Hotels: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | Marriott Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.64 +0.17 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 90% +9% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.17/5 | 4.28/5 +0.11 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 153,457 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 148) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 52 | 90 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 623 |
| Countries | 63 | 73 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 72% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 9% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 6% |
| Gym | 85% | 2% |
| Free parking | 44% | 0% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 0% |
| Laundry | 57% | 83% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 0% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 97% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 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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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
London Marriott Hotel County Hall 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
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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
Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Richardson 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
Marriott Dallas Las Colinas 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Marriott Marquis Houston 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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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
New York Marriott Marquis 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Chandler 9.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes 9.6 Brand average here: 9.5
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Northlake 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Disney Springs® Area 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Orlando World Center Marriott 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoDoubletree by Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre 9.2 Brand average here: 9.0
DoubleTree by Hilton or Marriott Hotels: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or Marriott Hotels better?
On average, Marriott Hotels hotels score 8.64/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Marriott Hotels leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.17 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 148 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 52 and Marriott Hotels in 90.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Marriott Hotels hotel opened in 2009, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Marriott Hotels hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton 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 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 63 countries and 623 Marriott Hotels hotels in 73 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Marriott Hotels belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, Marriott Hotels 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