DoubleTree by Hilton vs Sheraton
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton and 427 Sheraton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 141 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Sheraton
Sheraton leads on 3 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.08), 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.
| DoubleTree by Hilton vs Sheraton: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | Sheraton |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.55 +0.08 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 87% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.17/5 +0.03 | 4.14/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 135,979 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 131) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 66 | 59 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 427 |
| Countries | 63 | 71 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 50% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 10% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 10% |
| Gym | 85% | 6% |
| Free parking | 44% | 3% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 0% |
| Laundry | 57% | 65% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 6% |
| 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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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena Area 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane 8.4 Brand average here: 8.3
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Sheraton Grand Istanbul Atasehir 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Richardson 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas 8.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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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
Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Chandler 9.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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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
Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport 8.3 Brand average here: 8.0
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare 8.6 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
Sheraton Shanghai Fengxian 9.4 Brand average here: 8.6
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
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Ningbo China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Ningbo Beilun 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
Sheraton Ningbo Hotel 8.8 Brand average here: 9.1
DoubleTree by Hilton or Sheraton: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or Sheraton better?
On average, Sheraton hotels score 8.55/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Sheraton leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.08), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 131 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 66 and Sheraton in 59.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Sheraton hotel opened in 2010, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Sheraton hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton hotels and 10% of Sheraton 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 427 Sheraton hotels in 71 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Sheraton belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, Sheraton 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