Fairfield by Marriott vs Howard Johnson
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 355 Howard Johnson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 108 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.85 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Howard Johnson: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Howard Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.85 | 7.80 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% +34% | 50% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 18% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.84 | 3.41/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 43,486 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 48) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 39 | 7 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 355 |
| Countries | 21 | 19 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 62% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 50% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 62% |
| Gym | 65% | 61% |
| Free parking | 82% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 37% |
| Laundry | 82% | 89% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 2% |
| Bar | 47% | 75% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 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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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Mesquite 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags 8.4 Brand average here: 7.2
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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
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Long Island City 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
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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
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
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Ningbo China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Yuyao 9.7 Brand average here: 9.3
Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ningbo 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area 5.4 Brand average here: 6.9
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shanghai Jingan 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
Howard Johnson Leonora Plaza Shanghai 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus New Albany Brand average here: 8.0
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 5.9 Brand average here: 5.9
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Kunming China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Kunming Xinying 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Howard Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo 8.4 Brand average here: 8.2
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
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Beijing China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Detroit (MI) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Detroit Livonia 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Romulus Detroit Metro Airport 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
Fairfield by Marriott or Howard Johnson: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Howard Johnson better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.85 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 48 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 39 and Howard Johnson in 7.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Howard Johnson hotel in 2012.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Howard Johnson hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott 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 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries and 355 Howard Johnson hotels in 19 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Howard Johnson belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Howard Johnson to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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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