Fairfield by Marriott vs Holiday Inn Express
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 3,611 Holiday Inn Express hotels, and a head-to-head in the 749 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express leads on 1 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.03), 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.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Holiday Inn Express: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Holiday Inn Express |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 | 8.68 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% | 88% +4% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 | 4.24/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 354,299 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 253) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 126 | 113 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 3,611 |
| Countries | 21 | 54 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 87% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 74% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 79% |
| Gym | 65% | 73% |
| Free parking | 82% | 90% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 17% |
| Laundry | 82% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 18% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 1% |
| Bar | 47% | 59% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 27% |
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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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Mesquite 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas – Plano North by IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.7
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shanghai Jingan 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund 9.2 Brand average here: 8.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Stafford Nw - Sugar Land By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.5
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Changshu Hi-Tech Zone 9.4 Brand average here: 9.4
Holiday Inn Express Suzhou Industrial Park By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodside LaGuardia Airport By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Gilbert Mesa Gateway Airport By IHG 9.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Beijing China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Downtown By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando At Seaworld By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
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Xian China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Xi'an North Station 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Holiday Inn Express Xi'an North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Antonio SeaWorld®/Westover Hills 9.4 Brand average here: 8.7
Holiday Inn Express Hotels San Antonio Airport By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Hangzhou Xiaoshan 9.1 Brand average here: 9.2
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou East Station By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus New Albany Brand average here: 8.0
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Dublin By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.2
Fairfield by Marriott or Holiday Inn Express: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Holiday Inn Express better?
On average, Holiday Inn Express hotels score 8.68/10 from guests and Fairfield by Marriott hotels 8.65/10. Holiday Inn Express leads on 1 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.03), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 253 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 126 and Holiday Inn Express in 113.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2019.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Holiday Inn Express hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 74% of Holiday Inn Express 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 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries and 3,611 Holiday Inn Express hotels in 54 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Holiday Inn Express belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Holiday Inn Express to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 13 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