DoubleTree by Hilton vs Meliá
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton and 195 Meliá hotels, and a head-to-head in the 20 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Meliá
Meliá leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.21 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| DoubleTree by Hilton vs Meliá: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | Meliá |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.68 +0.21 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 91% +10% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.17/5 | 4.31/5 +0.14 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 93,921 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 17) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 6 | 11 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 195 |
| Countries | 63 | 37 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2004 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 66% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 7% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 73% |
| Gym | 85% | 70% |
| Free parking | 44% | 35% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 32% |
| Laundry | 57% | 88% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 30% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 1% |
| Bar | 97% | 99% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 13% |
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
The Level at Melia White House 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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Madrid Spain
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Madrid Prado 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Casa de Las Artes, Member of Meliá Collection 9.2 Brand average here: 8.5
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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
MELIA ORLANDO 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Paris France
Compare these twoDoubletree by Hilton Paris Boulogne 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Melia Paris La Defense Hotel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Meliá Desert Palm member of Meliá Collection 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside 9.2 Brand average here: 9.1
Melia Kuala Lumpur 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Melia Phuket Mai Khao 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoDoubletree by Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Melia Shanghai Parkside 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Milan Italy
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Milan 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Meliá Milano Hotel 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Lisbon Portugal
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon - Fontana Park 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Melia Lisboa Aeropuerto 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Melia Vienna 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Buenos Aires Argentina
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Buenos Aires 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Melia Recoleta Plaza Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
DoubleTree by Hilton or Meliá: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or Meliá better?
On average, Meliá hotels score 8.68/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Meliá leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.21 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 17 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 6 and Meliá in 11.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Meliá hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and 7% of Meliá 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 195 Meliá hotels in 37 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Meliá belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, Meliá to Meliá Hotels 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