Fairfield by Marriott vs Holiday Inn
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 339 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.15 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Holiday Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Holiday Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.15 | 8.50 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% | 84% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.07 | 4.18/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 350,205 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 163) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 97 | 62 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 1,759 |
| Countries | 21 | 85 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 71% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 70% |
| Gym | 65% | 76% |
| Free parking | 82% | 73% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 30% |
| Laundry | 82% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 17% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 1% |
| Bar | 47% | 95% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 23% |
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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Shanghai China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shanghai Jingan 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
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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 Dallas - Fort Worth Airport South By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Hangzhou Xiaoshan 9.1 Brand average here: 9.2
Holiday Inn Hangzhou West Lake By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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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 Orlando Disney Spring Area By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
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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 NW Houston Beltway 8 By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.2
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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 Westbury-Long Island By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.0
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Changshu Hi-Tech Zone 9.4 Brand average here: 9.4
Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
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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 Glendale - Stadium & Ent Dist by IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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Beijing China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare – Rosemont By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.0
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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shenzhen Dameisha 9.0 Brand average here: 9.1
Holiday Inn Shenzhen Nanshan Hotel By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Xian China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Xi'an North Station 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Holiday Inn & Suites Xi'an High-Tech Zone By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.8
Fairfield by Marriott or Holiday Inn: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Holiday Inn better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Holiday Inn hotels 8.50/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.15 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 163 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 97 and Holiday Inn in 62.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Holiday Inn hotel in 2012.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 2% of Holiday Inn 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 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels in 85 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Holiday Inn belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Holiday Inn to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 12 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