Econo Lodge vs Howard Johnson
Averages across 724 Econo Lodge and 355 Howard Johnson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 60 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson leads on 4 of 5 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.33 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Econo Lodge vs Howard Johnson: which hotel brand is better? | Econo Lodge | Howard Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.47 | 7.80 +0.33 |
| Rated 8 or more | 35% | 50% +15% |
| Rated below 7 | 27% | 18% |
| Average Google rating | 3.46/5 +0.05 | 3.41/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 24,748 | 43,486 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 48) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 19 | 28 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 724 | 355 |
| Countries | 3 | 19 |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 75% | 50% |
| Swimming pool | 56% | 62% |
| Gym | 72% | 61% |
| Free parking | 95% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 5% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 9% | 37% |
| Laundry | 76% | 89% |
| Hot tub | 26% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 2% |
| Bar | 87% | 75% |
| Kitchen | 23% | 1% |
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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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Houston NW-Cy-Fair 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Albuquerque Old Town 8.1 Brand average here: 6.9
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Long Beach I-405 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Mckinney - Plano North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags 8.4 Brand average here: 7.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Maingate Central 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
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Colorado Springs (CO) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Colorado Springs near Airport 7.8 Brand average here: 7.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Chattanooga (TN) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge East Ridge 8.5 Brand average here: 7.3
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Chattanooga Lookout Mountain I-24 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Virginia Beach Town Center 6.7 Brand average here: 6.4
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Virginia Beach 7.9 Brand average here: 7.4
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San Marcos (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge San Marcos University Area 4.3 Brand average here: 4.3
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos 5.7 Brand average here: 5.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Phoenix North I-17 5.6 Brand average here: 5.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area 5.4 Brand average here: 6.9
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Oklahoma City Northeast 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Oklahoma City 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Savannah (GA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Garden City - Savannah 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Savannah GA 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Econo Lodge or Howard Johnson: common questions
Is Econo Lodge or Howard Johnson better?
On average, Howard Johnson hotels score 7.80/10 from guests and Econo Lodge hotels 7.47/10. Howard Johnson leads on 4 of the 5 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.33 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 48 cities where both have rated hotels, Econo Lodge has the higher average in 19 and Howard Johnson in 28.
Do Econo Lodge and Howard Johnson hotels include free breakfast?
75% of Econo Lodge hotels and 50% of Howard Johnson 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 724 Econo Lodge hotels in 3 countries and 355 Howard Johnson hotels in 19 countries.
Do Econo Lodge and Howard Johnson belong to the same company?
No. Econo Lodge belongs to Choice Hotels, Howard Johnson to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
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